Open AccessSacroiliac screw fixation: A mini review of surgical technique
Author(s) -
Hernando Raphael Alvis-Miranda,
Hector Farid-Escorcia,
Gabriel Alcalá-Cerra,
Sandra Milena Castellar-Leones,
Luís Rafael Moscote-Salazar
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/0974-8237.142303
Subject(s) - medicine , fixation (population genetics) , percutaneous , sacroiliac joint , surgery , sacrum , environmental health , population
The sacral percutaneous fixation has many advantages but can be associated with a significant exposure to X-ray radiation. Currently, sacroiliac screw fixation represents the only minimally invasive technique to stabilize the posterior pelvic ring. It is a technique that should be used by experienced surgeons. We present a practical review of important aspects of this technique.