Open AccessDoes Routine Postoperative Computerized Tomography After Acetabular Fracture Fixation Affect Management?
Author(s) -
Walid A. Elnahal,
Anthony Ward,
Mehool Acharya,
T.J.S. Chesser
Publication year - 2019
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.0000000000001405
Subject(s) - medicine , acetabular fracture , radiography , perioperative , fixation (population genetics) , fracture reduction , implant , reduction (mathematics) , computed tomography , radiology , orthopedic surgery , surgery , tomography , fluoroscopy , internal fixation , population , geometry , environmental health , mathematics
The use of routine postoperative computerized tomography (CT) scan after acetabular fracture reconstruction remains controversial. CT scan may provide more accurate detail regarding metalwork position, retained intra-articular fragments, and quality of reduction but does expose the patient to additional radiation dosage and incurs increased cost. The aim of this study was to evaluate a protocol of routine postoperative CT scan for all acetabular fractures after surgical fixation and assess the effect this has on patient management.