TECHNIQUES FOR REDUCTION AND FIXATION OF PELVIC RING DISRUPTIONS THROUGH THE POSTERIOR APPROACH

Authors
Citation
Br. Moed et De. Karges, TECHNIQUES FOR REDUCTION AND FIXATION OF PELVIC RING DISRUPTIONS THROUGH THE POSTERIOR APPROACH, Clinical orthopaedics and related research, (329), 1996, pp. 102-114
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,Orthopedics
ISSN journal
0009921X
Issue
329
Year of publication
1996
Pages
102 - 114
Database
ISI
SICI code
0009-921X(1996):329<102:TFRAFO>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Open reduction and internal fixation through the posterior approach ha s an important role in the management of unstable Type C pelvic ring i njuries, Using the described techniques, the goals of anatomic reducti on and stable fixation can be attained, However, the potential exists for significant complications, Careful patient selection and attentive ness to detail minimize these risks.