Open AccessPreoperative Planning for Percutaneous Transsacral, Transiliac Screws
Author(s) -
Laura Blum,
Mark E. Hake
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000001196
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous , neurovascular bundle , scrutiny , surgery , orthodontics , radiology , political science , law
Percutaneous transsacral, transiliac screw placement is a well-described, well-established management option for unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries. Safe and effective placement of these screws relies on extensive preoperative planning and scrutiny of the preoperative images. Malpositioning of the implants risks injury to the surrounding neurovascular structures. We present our methods for preoperative templating for safe placement of transsacral, transiliac screws.