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Supra-acetabular Pelvic External Fixator, Percutaneous With Fluoroscopic Guidance
Author(s) -
Kimberly A. Grannis,
John Edgar Tidwell,
Rosa Cho
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.0000000000001211
Subject(s) - medicine , external fixator , percutaneous , pelvis , pelvic fracture , fluoroscopy , surgery , radiology
Unstable pelvic fractures are associated with high-energy trauma and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality if not managed properly in the acute setting. Early recognition and intervention is crucial for optimal patient outcomes. This article, in addition to the video footage, outlines a safe and effective method for stabilizing unstable pelvic fractures by applying a supra-acetabular pelvic external fixator using fluoroscopic guidance.

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