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Siri-Archawawat C, Chaiyamongkol W. Surgical management strategies for unstable sacral fractures: Case series and surgical guideline. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 122:110184. [PMID: 39153338 PMCID: PMC11378251 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2024] [Revised: 08/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Unstable sacral fractures usually have posterior pelvic and spinopelvic instability, which usually be classified as AO type C. There are many controversial points concerning the management of these fractures due to their rarity. Herein, we retrospectively review cases of this injury and propose a surgical guideline. CASE PRESENTATION A 37-year-old female experienced back pain after a motor vehicle accident. Diagnostic imaging revealed an AO type C1 sacral fracture, Isler subtype 2a (case No. 7). Preoperative CT scan and CT reconstruction images showed a longitudinal fracture with a simple intraarticular fracture of the left S1 superior facet. Although the patient sustains a lumbosacral facet joint injury, the lumbosacral motion seems preservable after healing. The triangular osteosynthesis was chosen because it provides both transverse plane and vertical plane stability. The patient was allowed to continue weight-bearing ambulation after the operation. To maintain lumbosacral motion, the spinopelvic rod was removed in the postoperative seventh month. DISCUSSION The unstable sacral fracture might have instability in both the vertical and transverse planes. The fixation construct should provide both vertical and transverse stability. Regarding vertical fixation, it might cost a loss of lumbosacral motion, which the treating surgeon has to consider. The lumbosacral injury is sometimes trivial, and long-term lumbosacral motion is expectable. So, permanent spinopelvic fixation is not necessary. The patient's character is also an important factor. Whether the patient needs or does not need early progressive weight bearing after the operation determines the fixation method. CONCLUSION Unstable sacral fractures are rare conditions usually resulting from a high-energy injury. We have proposed a surgical management strategy for this group of fractures with an optimal fixation method based on three factors: 1) fracture morphology, 2) lumbosacral integrity, and 3) concomitant injury.
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- Chonnipa Siri-Archawawat
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
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Migliorini F, Cocconi F, Schipper I, Ten Duis K, Marzi I, Komadina R, Hildebrand F, Wendt K. Arterial angioembolisation versus pre-peritoneal pelvic packing in haemodynamically unstable patients with complex pelvic fractures: a meta-analysis. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2024; 50:1295-1304. [PMID: 37962595 PMCID: PMC11458644 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02389-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Angioembolisation (AE) and/or pre-peritoneal pelvic packing (PPP) may be necessary for patients with complex pelvic fractures who are haemodynamically unstable. However, it remains unclear whether AE or PPP should be performed as an initial intervention and ongoing debates exist. This meta-analysis aimed to compare AE versus PPP in haemodynamically unstable patients with acute pelvic fractures. The primary outcomes of interest were to compare in-hospital mortality rate and number of blood units transfused. Secondary outcomes included evaluating differences in the time from diagnosis to treatment, as well as the length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital. METHODS All clinically relevant studies comparing AE versus PPP in patients with complex pelvic fractures and haemodynamic instability were accessed. The 2020 PRISMA guidelines were followed. In September 2023, the following databases were accessed: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Embase, without constraint. RESULTS Data from 320 patients were collected (AE: 174; PPP: 146). The mean age on admission was 47.4 ± 7.2 years. The mean Injury Severity Score (ISS) on admission was 43.5 + 5.4 points. Baseline comparability was observed in ISS (P = 0.5, Table 3) and mean age (P = 0.7, Table 3). No difference was reported in mortality rate (P = 0.2) or rate of blood units transfused (P = 0.3). AE had a longer mean time to the procedure of 44.6 min compared to PPP (P = 0.04). The mean length of ICU and hospital stay were similar in both groups. CONCLUSION Despite the longer mean time from admission to the procedure, no significant differences were found between AE and PPP in terms of in-hospital mortality, blood units transfused, or length of ICU, and hospital stay. These findings should be interpreted considering the limitations of the present study. High-quality comparative research is strongly warranted. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, meta-analysis.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 39100, Bolzano, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, 39100, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Beucler N. Both the level of lumbar fixation as well as the type of triangular construct should be adapted on an individual basis during spinopelvic fixation for unstable U-shaped sacral fractures and Tile C pelvic ring disruptions. Injury 2024; 55:111703. [PMID: 38941911 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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- Nathan Beucler
- Neurosurgery department, Sainte-Anne Military Teaching Hospital, 2 boulevard Sainte-Anne, 83800 Toulon Cedex 9, France.
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Zhao K, Wang Y, Li D, Ding Y, Yang Y, Yin Q, Ma Y. Implantation of S1AIS has priority as a sacroiliac joint fixation technique. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2024:10.1007/s00586-024-08423-2. [PMID: 39073459 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08423-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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PURPOSE The sacral alar-iliac screw (SAIS) fixation technique has evolved from spinopelvic fixation which originated from S2AIS to sacroiliac joint fixation, with more reports regarding its application of S2AIS than S1AIS. However, there is a lack of comparative evidence to determine which technique is superior for sacroiliac joint fixation. This study aimed to determine which of the screws was superior in terms of implantation safety and biomechanical stability for sacroiliac joint fixation. METHODS CT data of 80 normal pelvises were analyzed to measure the insertable range, trajectory lengths and widths of both S1AIS and S2AIS on 3D reconstruction models. Φ 6.5 mm and 8.0 mm screws were implanted on the left and right sides of fifty 3D printed pelvic models respectively to observe for breach of screw implantation. Ten synthetic pelvis models were used to simulate type C Tile injuries, and divided into 2 groups with an anterior plate and posterior fixation using one S1AIS or S2AIS on each side. The stiffness and maximum load of the plated and fixated models were measured under vertical loading. RESULTS The trajectory lengths and widths of the S1AIS and S2AIS were similar (p > 0.05) and there was no breach for Φ 6.5 mm SAIS. However, both the insertable range and trajectory length on the sacral side of S2AIS (234.56 ± 10.06 mm2, 40.97 ± 2.81 mm) were significantly less, and the breach rate of the posterior lateral cortex of the Φ 8.0 mm S2AIS (46%) was significantly higher than the S1AIS (307.55 ± 10.42 mm2, 42.16 ± 3.06 mm, and 2%, p < 0.05). The stiffness and maximum load of S2AIS were less than S1AIS but the difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION S1AIS and S2AIS have similar screw trajectories and stability. However, S1AIS has a larger insertable range, less breach of the posterior lateral sacral cortex and longer trajectory length on the sacral side than S2AIS, which indicates S1AIS has higher implantation safety and a trend of better mechanical performance over S2AIS for sacroiliac joint fixation. Furthermore, S2AIS with an excessively large diameter should be used with caution for sacroiliac joint fixation.
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- Kai Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Liyang Peoples's Hospital, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Wuxi Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Wuxi Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 Liangxi Road, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu, China.
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Madsen JE, Flugsrud GB, Hammer N, Puchwein P. Emergency treatment of pelvic ring injuries: state of the art. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05447-7. [PMID: 38970673 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05447-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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High energy pelvic injuries sustain significant mortality rates, due to acute exsanguination and severe associated injuries. Managing the hemodynamically unstable trauma patient with a bleeding pelvic fracture still forms a major challenge in acute trauma care. Various approaches have been applied through the last decades. At present the concept of Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) is universally accepted and applied in major trauma centers internationally. DCR combines hemostatic blood transfusions to restore blood volume and physiologic stability, reduced crystalloid fluid administration, permissive hypotension, and immediate hemorrhage control by operative or angiographic means. Different detailed algorithms and orders of hemostatic procedures exist, without clear consensus or guidelines, depending on local traditions and institutional setups. Fracture reduction and immediate stabilization with a binder constitute the basis for angiography and embolization (AE) or pelvic packing (PP) in the hemodynamically unstable patient. AE is time consuming and may not be available 24/7, whereas PP offers a quick and technically easy procedure well suited for the patient in extremis. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) has also been described as a valuable adjunct in hemostatic non-responders, but merely constitute a bridge to surgical or angiographic hemostasis and its definitive role in DCR is not yet clearly established. A swift algorithmic approach to the hemodynamically unstable pelvic injury patient is required to achieve optimum results. The present paper summarizes the available literature on the acute management of the bleeding pelvic trauma patient, with emphasis on initial assessment and damage control resuscitation including surgical and angiographic hemostatic procedures. Furthermore, initial treatment of open fractures and associated injuries to the nervous and genitourinary system is outlined.
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- Jan Erik Madsen
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450, Oslo, Norway.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Klaus Torgårds Vei 3, 0372, Oslo, Norway.
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- Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Division of Medical Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Fraunhofer IWU), Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Division of Medical Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (Fraunhofer IWU), Dresden, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Hirschfeld M, Pascual-Lopez FJ, Guerado E. [Translated article] Spinopelvic dissociation: Current concepts. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2024; 68:T398-T408. [PMID: 38336155 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2024.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Spinopelvic dissociation is an uncommon injury, but, at the same time, very serious, since it can associate important complications with high morbidity and mortality. Its low frequency means that the experience of the specialists who have to deal with it is often very limited. OBJECTIVE To analyze the treatment indications based in classifications and surgery techniques. METHOD A search for scientific articles from high-impact journals was performed through international databases, such as Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Science Direct and OVID. CONCLUSIONS The management of the injury we are analyzing represents a challenge. The diagnosis is carried out through a meticulous anamnesis and physical examination, supported by imaging tests, where tomography acquires special relevance. The treatment is fundamentally surgical, reserved the conservative option for a few cases. Triangular fixation is nowadays considered the treatment of choice.
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- M Hirschfeld
- Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Spain.
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- Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Spain
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Hirschfeld M, Pascual-López FJ, Guerado E. Spinopelvic dissociation: Current concepts. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2024; 68:398-408. [PMID: 37689352 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Spinopelvic dissociation is an uncommon injury, but, at the same time, very serious, since it can associate important complications with high morbidity and mortality. Its low frequency means that the experience of the specialists who have to deal with it is often very limited. OBJECTIVE To analyze the treatment indications based in classifications and surgery techniques. METHOD A search for scientific articles from high-impact journals was performed through international databases, such as Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Science Direct and OVID. CONCLUSIONS The management of the injury we are analyzing represents a challenge. The diagnosis is carried out through a meticulous anamnesis and physical examination, supported by imaging tests, where tomography acquires special relevance. The treatment is fundamentally surgical, reserved the conservative option for a few cases. Triangular fixation is nowadays considered the treatment of choice.
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- M Hirschfeld
- Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, España.
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- Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, España
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- Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, España
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Fan S, Luo H, Chen S, Xiang H, Mai Q, Zhu Z, Chen Y, Hou Z, Chen W, Zhu Q, Zhang Y. Effect of different lumbar-iliac fixation and sacral slope for Tile C1.3 pelvic fractures: a biomechanical study. J Orthop Traumatol 2024; 25:32. [PMID: 38926180 PMCID: PMC11208344 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-024-00776-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Lumbar-iliac fixation (LIF) is a common treatment for Tile C1.3 pelvic fractures, but different techniques, including L4-L5/L5 unilateral LIF (L4-L5/L5 ULIF), bilateral LIF (BLIF), and L4-L5/L5 triangular osteosynthesis (L4-L5/L5 TOS), still lack biomechanical evaluation. The sacral slope (SS) is key to the vertical shear of the sacrum but has not been investigated for its biomechanical role in lumbar-iliac fixation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the biomechanical effects of different LIF and SS on Tile C1.3 pelvic fracture under two-legged standing load in human cadavers. METHODS Eight male fresh-frozen human lumbar-pelvic specimens were used in this study. Compressive force of 500 N was applied to the L4 vertebrae in the two-legged standing position of the pelvis. The Tile C1.3 pelvic fracture was prepared, and the posterior pelvic ring was fixed with L5 ULIF, L4-L5 ULIF, L5 TOS, L4-L5 TOS, and L4-L5 BLIF, respectively. Displacement and rotation of the anterior S1 foramen at 30° and 40° sacral slope (SS) were analyzed. RESULTS The displacement of L4-L5/L5 TOS in the left-right and vertical direction, total displacement, and rotation in lateral bending decreased significantly, which is more pronounced at 40° SS. The difference in stability between L4-L5 and L5 ULIF was not significant. BLIF significantly limited left-right displacement. The ULIF vertical displacement at 40° SS was significantly higher than that at 30° SS. CONCLUSIONS This study developed an in vitro two-legged standing pelvic model and demonstrated that TOS enhanced pelvic stability in the coronal plane and cephalad-caudal direction, and BLIF enhanced stability in the left-right direction. L4-L5 ULIF did not further improve the immediate stability, whereas TOS is required to increase the vertical stability at greater SS.
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- Shicai Fan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
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Beucler N. Fluoroscopy guided teardrop technique for open trans-muscular iliac screw placement and open reduction maneuvers during modified triangular spinopelvic fixation for unstable U-shaped sacral and tile C pelvic traumas: technical note. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:282. [PMID: 38904889 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02515-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Unstable traumas of the spinopelvic junction, which include displaced U-shaped sacral fractures (Roy-Camille type 2 and type 3) and Tile C vertical shear pelvic ring disruptions, occur in severe traumas patients following high speed traffic accident or fall from a height. These unstable traumas of the spinopelvic junction jeopardize one's ability to stand and to walk by disrupting the biomechanical arches of the pelvis, and may also cause cauda equina syndrome. Historically, such patients were treated with bed rest and could suffer a life-long burden of orthopedic and neurological disability. Since Schildhauer pioneer work back in 2003, triangular spinopelvic fixation, whether it is performed in a percutaneous fashion or by open reduction and internal fixation, allows to realign bone fragments of the spinopelvic junction and to resume walking within three weeks. Nevertheless, such procedure remains highly technical and it not encountered very often, even for spine surgeons working in high-volume level 1 trauma centers. Hence, this visual technical note aims to provide a few tips to guide less experience surgeons to complete this procedure safely.
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- Nathan Beucler
- Neurosurgery department, Sainte-Anne Military Teaching Hospital, 2 boulevard Sainte-Anne, Toulon Cedex 9, 83800, France.
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Chien RS, Chen IJ, Lai CY, Chen JP, Yu YH. Critical distance of the sacroiliac joint for open reduction using screw fixation for traumatic sacroiliac joint diastasis: a retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:268. [PMID: 38678298 PMCID: PMC11055354 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04759-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteosynthesis for sacroiliac joint (SIJ) diastasis using an iliosacral screw (ISS) and a trans-iliac-trans-sacral screw (TITSS) can be performed using a closed or an open method. However, no clear indication for open reduction has been established. METHODS Data on patients with unilateral traumatic SIJ diastasis who underwent ISS and TITSS fixation were retrospectively collected and separated into groups according to the reduction method: closed reduction group (C group) and open reduction group (O group). Demographic data and perioperative image assessments were compared between the groups. The critical distance of the SIJ was identified to elucidate the indication for open reduction of the diastatic SIJ. RESULTS Fifty-six patients met the inclusion criteria over a 3-year period. There was no significant difference in the reduction quality of pelvic ring injuries between the groups, according to Matta's and Lefaivre's criteria. The improvement in the SIJ distance was significantly greater in the O group than in the C group in the axial plane on multiplanar computed tomography (p = 0.021). This model predicted that a difference of > 3.71 mm between the injured and healthy SIJ was a recommended indication for open reduction, with an area under the curve of 0.791 (95% confidence interval 0.627-0.955, p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Open reduction for SIJ diastasis might achieve better reduction quality than does closed reduction in the axial plane in selected cases. When the difference between the injured and healthy SIJ was wider than 3.71 mm, open reduction was recommended for satisfactory radiological outcomes.
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- Ruei-Shyuan Chien
- Division of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Chang Gung University, 5, Fu-Hsin St. Kweishan, Taoyüan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Division of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Chang Gung University, 5, Fu-Hsin St. Kweishan, Taoyüan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Division of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Chang Gung University, 5, Fu-Hsin St. Kweishan, Taoyüan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Division of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Chang Gung University, 5, Fu-Hsin St. Kweishan, Taoyüan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Division of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Chang Gung University, 5, Fu-Hsin St. Kweishan, Taoyüan, 33302, Taiwan.
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Sevillano-Perez E, Prado-Novoa M, Postigo-Pozo S, Peña-Trabalon A, Guerado E. L4 fixation is not necessary in L5-Iliac spinopelvic fixation after trauma, but coadjutant transilio-transsacral fixation is. Injury 2024; 55:111378. [PMID: 38309085 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Spinopelvic dissociation (SPD) is a severe injury characterized by a discontinuity between the spine and the bony pelvis consisting of a bilateral longitudinal sacral fracture, most of the times through sacral neuroforamen, and a horizontal fracture, usually through the S1 or S2 body. The introduction of the concept of triangular osteosynthesis has shown to be an advance in the stability of spinopelvic fixation (SPF). However, a controversy exists as to whether the spinal fixation should reach up to L4 and, if so, it should be combined with transiliac-transsacral screws (TTS). OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to compare the biomechanical behavior in the laboratory of four different osteosynthesis constructs for SPD, including spinopelvic fixation of L5 versus L4 and L5; along with or without TTS in both cases. MATERIAL AND METHODS By means of a formerly described method by the authors, an unstable standardized H-type sacral fracture in twenty synthetic replicas of a male pelvis articulated to the lumbar spine, L1 to sacrum, (Model: 1300, SawbonesTM; Pacific Research Laboratories, Vashon, WA, USA), instrumented with four different techniques, were mechanically tested. We made 4 different constructs in 5 specimen samples for each construct. Groups: Group 1. Instrumentation of the L5-Iliac bones with TTS. Group 2. Instrumentation of the L4-L5-Iliac bones with TTS. Group 3. Instrumentation of L5-Iliac bones without TTS. Group 4: Instrumentation of L4-L5-Iliac bones without TTS. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS According to our results, it can be concluded that in SPD, better stability is obtained when proximal fixation is only up to L5, without including L4 (alternative hypothesis), the addition of transiliac-transsacral fixations is essential.
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- Clinical Biomechanics Laboratory of Andalusia (BIOCLINA), University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- Clinical Biomechanics Laboratory of Andalusia (BIOCLINA), University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- Clinical Biomechanics Laboratory of Andalusia (BIOCLINA), University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- School of Medicine, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, Marbella Malaga, Spain.
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Lee Y, Lambrechts M, Narayanan R, Bransford R, Benneker L, Schnake K, Öner C, Canseco JA, Kepler CK, Schroeder GD, Vaccaro AR. The Surgical Algorithm for the AO Spine Sacral Injury Classification System. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2024; 49:165-173. [PMID: 37970681 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Global cross-sectional survey. OBJECTIVE To establish a surgical algorithm for sacral fractures based on the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) Spine Sacral Injury Classification System. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Although the AO Spine Sacral Injury Classification has been validated across an international audience of surgeons, a consensus on a surgical algorithm for sacral fractures using the Sacral AO Spine Injury Score (Sacral AOSIS) has yet to be developed. METHODS A survey was sent to general orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons across the five AO spine regions of the world. Descriptions of controversial sacral injuries based on different fracture subtypes were given, and surgeons were asked whether the patient should undergo operative or nonoperative management. The results of the survey were used to create a surgical algorithm based on each subtype's sacral AOSIS. RESULTS An international agreement of 70% was decided on by the AO Spine Knowledge Forum Trauma experts to indicate a recommendation of initial operative intervention. Using this, sacral fracture subtypes of AOSIS 5 or greater were considered operative, while those with AOSIS 4 or less were generally nonoperative. For subtypes with an AOSIS of 3 or 4, if the sacral fracture was associated with an anterior pelvic ring injury (M3 case-specific modifier), intervention should be left to the surgeons' discretion. CONCLUSION The AO Spine Sacral Injury Classification System offers a validated hierarchical system to approach sacral injuries. Through multispecialty and global surgeon input, a surgical algorithm was developed to determine appropriate operative indications for sacral trauma. Further validation is required, but this algorithm provides surgeons across the world with the basis for discussion and the development of standards of care and treatment.
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- Yunsoo Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Spine Unit, Sonnenhof Spital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Center for Spinal and Scoliosis Surgery, Malteser Waldkrankenhaus St. Marien, Erlangen, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Paracelsus Private Medical University Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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Beucler N. Spino-pelvic triangular fixation for unstable U-shaped sacral fractures and Tile C pelvic ring disruptions: The relentless pursuit of vertical, lateral, and anteflexion rotational stability. NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY JOURNAL 2023; 16:100264. [PMID: 37711283 PMCID: PMC10497840 DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2023.100264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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- Nathan Beucler
- Neurosurgery department, Sainte-Anne Military Teaching Hospital, 2 boulevard Sainte-Anne, 83800 Toulon Cedex 9, France
- Ecole du Val-de-Grâce, French Military Health Service Academy, 1 place Alphonse Laveran, 75230 Paris Cedex 5, France
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Beucler N, Tannyeres P, Dagain A. Surgical Management of Unstable U-Shaped Sacral Fractures and Tile C Pelvic Ring Disruptions: Institutional Experience in Light of a Narrative Literature Review. Asian Spine J 2023; 17:1155-1167. [PMID: 38050362 PMCID: PMC10764139 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2023.0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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Unstable U-shaped sacral fractures and vertical shear Tile C pelvic ring disruptions are characterized by rare lesions occurring in patients with severe trauma. Because the initial damage-control resuscitation primarily aims to stop life-threatening bleeding, emergency treatment often includes an anterior external pelvic fixator. Delayed surgery is mandatory to allow early mobilization, reduce mortality, and improve functional outcomes. Regarding U-shaped sacral fractures, although Roy-Camille type 1 U-shaped sacral fractures can be treated with iliosacral screws, types 2 (posteriorly displaced, equivalent to AO Spine C3) and 3 (anteriorly displaced, equivalent to AO Spine C3) fractures require spinopelvic triangular fixation. Besides, proper reduction of type 2 and some type 3 sacral fractures is mandatory to prevent wound complications. In patients with neurological deficits, the need for sacral laminectomy is left at the discretion of the surgeon, given the indirect decompression already obtained with fracture reduction. Tile C pelvic disruptions with posterior ring injury located lateral to the sacral foramen can be treated with either iliosacral screws or triangular spinopelvic fixation, combined with anterior pelvic fixation. Conversely, Tile C pelvic disruptions with posterior ring injury located at, or medial, to the sacral foramen (Denis zone II or III) induce vertical lumbosacral instability and thus require spinopelvic triangular fixation with anterior pelvic osteosynthesis. Although minimally invasive techniques have been developed, open surgeries are still required for inexperienced operators and in case of major displacement. The complication rate reaches approximately 33.33% of the cases, and complications include hardware malposition, wound infection or dehiscence, hardware prominence, and sometimes hardware failure.
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- Nathan Beucler
- Neurosurgery Department, Sainte-Anne Military Teaching Hospital, Toulon,
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- Ecole du Val-de-Grâce, French Military Health Service Academy, Paris,
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- Ecole du Val-de-Grâce, French Military Health Service Academy, Paris,
France
- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sainte-Anne Military Teaching Hospital, Toulon,
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- Neurosurgery Department, Sainte-Anne Military Teaching Hospital, Toulon,
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- Val-de-Grâce Military Academy, Paris,
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Morita T, Takigawa T, Ishihara T, Taoka T, Ishimaru T, Kanazawa T, Tada K, Omori T, Yagata Y, Toda K, Nakago K, Ito Y. Minimally invasive surgery technique for unstable pelvic ring fractures with severe vertical shear displacement: A retrospective study. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103528. [PMID: 36565742 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unstable pelvic fractures, especially vertical shear fractures, require surgery for correct reduction, rigid fixation, and improved postoperative outcomes. Herein, we assess the effectiveness of our minimally invasive procedure for the management of unstable pelvic fractures. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that this procedure would be useful for the management of unstable pelvic fractures. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study included 28 patients with unstable pelvic fractures (vertical shear injuries; AO types C1-3) treated using minimally invasive surgery for spinopelvic fixation (MIS-SP) between 2014 and 2020 (mean follow-up time, 15 months). The MIS-SP requires four percutaneous pedicle screws and four iliac screw insertions. Subsequently, reduction and fixation are performed. RESULTS The mean preoperative displacement of the posterior pelvic elements in craniocaudal correction was 17.6 (range, 9.0-32.2) mm. The mean length of the craniocaudal reduction was 16.5 (8.1-30.1) mm, with a mean reduction rate of 93.5% (78%-100%). The mean length of the mediolateral reduction was 11.3 (3.9-19.6) mm, with a mean reduction rate of 87.3% (76%-100%). DISCUSSION Our novel reduction and fixation procedure is a powerful, minimally invasive option for the treatment of unstable pelvic ring fractures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Takuya Morita
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo Emergency Medical Center, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo Emergency Medical Center, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, 1-3-1, Wakihamakaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City 651-0073, Hyogo, Japan
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Baksh N, Yeung C, Vaynrub M. Percutaneous lumbopelvic fixation for pathologic sacral fractures and spinopelvic dissociation: patient series. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY. CASE LESSONS 2023; 6:CASE23205. [PMID: 37581594 PMCID: PMC10555589 DOI: 10.3171/case23205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Because patients with advanced cancer live longer, the number of patients with the sequelae of metastatic spine disease has increased. Pathologic instability of the mobile spine has been classified, and minimally invasive surgery has been well described. However, pathologic sacral instability is uncommon and often underdiagnosed. Although most sacral fractures are stable, patients with unstable U- or H-type fractures have spinopelvic dissociation and can experience progressive pain, sacral kyphosis, and neurological injury. Open lumbopelvic fusion carries a high perioperative risk for this patient population, which has often been previously radiated and is medically frail. The authors investigated the utility and safety of percutaneous lumbopelvic fixation, as previously described for traumatic spinopelvic dissociation, in the oncological setting. The authors retrospectively reviewed five consecutive patients with unstable pathologic sacral fractures who had undergone percutaneous lumbopelvic fixation after conservative management failed. OBSERVATIONS Patients experienced significant improvement between pre- and postoperative visual analog scale scores (9.2 and 1.6, respectively) and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group grades (median 3 and 1, respectively). All patients were independently ambulatory at the final follow-up. Sagittal alignment remained stable in four patients and worsened in one. There were no major medical or surgical complications. LESSONS Percutaneous lumbopelvic fixation shows promising results for palliation, durability, and safety for pathologic sacropelvic instability.
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Altwaijri NA, Abdulaziz M, Bhat R, Ellafi A, Alhabdan KA. Spinopelvic Dissociation Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e39750. [PMID: 37398760 PMCID: PMC10310894 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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A 32-year-old male was brought to our emergency department following trauma due to fall of heavy object (tree) on his back. After Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocol implementation, the patient was noted to have a complete perianal tear and loss of power in L3-S1 measuring 1/5 complete loss of sensation below the level of L2. Imaging showed spinopelvic dissociation with cauda equina syndrome. Spinopelvic fixation and fusion with rigid fixation done. The patient regained normal function following extensive physiotherapy. This paper concludes that good and prompt surgical intervention facilitated neurological recovery following decompression.
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- Orthopedic Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- Orthopedic Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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El-Hamalawy AG, Abdel Karim M, Khaled SA, Abdel-Kader KFM, Kassem E. Minimally invasive stabilization of posterior pelvic ring injuries through transiliac internal fixator versus Iliosacral screw: A prospective comparative cohort study. Injury 2023; 54:S0020-1383(23)00175-4. [PMID: 36878734 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.02.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Longitudinal sacral fractures are usually a matter of controversy regarding decision-making for reduction, fixation, and approach. Percutaneous and minimally invasive techniques present perioperative difficulties, but with fewer postoperative complications compared to open techniques. The objective of this study was to compare the functional as well as radiological outcomes of the Transiliac Internal fixator (TIFI) versus Iliosacral screw (ISS) fixation of sacral fractures applied percutaneously in a minimally invasive technique. METHODS A Prospective comparative cohort study was conducted in a level 1 trauma center in a university hospital. The study included 42 patients with complete sacral fractures, 21 patients have been allocated to each group (TIFI group & ISS group). The clinical, functional, as well as radiological data, were collected and analyzed for the 2 groups. RESULTS The mean age was 32 (18 -54 years), and the mean follow-up was 14 (12 -20 months). There was a statistically significant difference in favor of the TIFI group regarding a shorter operative time (P = 0.04) as well as less fluoroscopy time (P = 0.01) whereas there was less blood loss in the ISS group (P = 0.01). Both the mean Matta's radiological score, the mean Majeed score as well as the pelvic outcome score were comparable between the 2 groups with no statistically significant difference. CONCLUSION This study suggests that both TIFI and ISS through a minimally invasive technique represent valid methods for sacral fracture fixation with a shorter operative time, less radiation exposure in TIFI and less blood loss in the ISS. However, the functional, as well as radiological outcomes, were comparable between the 2 groups.
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- Professor of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Associate Professor of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cairo University
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Kassem E, Khaled SA, Karim MA, El-Hamalawy AG, Fahmy M. Does minimally invasive percutaneous transilial internal fixator became an effective option for sacral fractures? A prospective study with novel implantation technique. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2023; 49:1535-1544. [PMID: 36693947 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-02212-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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AIM To assess radiological and functional outcomes of transilial internal fixator (TIFI) for treatment of sacral complete transforaminal fractures with a novel implantation technique that decrease wound irritation problems in addition to facilitating easy application of reduction methods beside showing the best entry points, screw trajectories and angles. METHODS A Prospective case series from 2019 to 2021 was conducted at university hospital including 72 patients with Denis type 2 sacral fractures. The operative and fluoroscopy time, reduction, implantation techniques, postoperative radiological and functional data were collected and evaluated with minimum follow-up of 12 months. RESULTS The mean initial fracture displacement was 4.42 mm while mean postoperative maximum residual fracture displacement was 2.8 mm, Radiological outcome assessed using Matta's grading at the final follow-up visit with 63 cases scored as Excellent,7 cases as Good, 2 cases as fair. Functional outcome using Majeed scoring shows 64 cases of Excellent grading and 8 cases were Good. Short operative and fluoroscopy time, easy reduction techniques, few skin problems were recorded. CONCLUSION TIFI through a minimally invasive technique represents a valid method for dealing with transforaminal sacral fractures. TIFI provides a rigid fixation for posterior ring injuries with few risks regarding iatrogenic nerve injury, avoiding different variations of upper sacral osseous anatomy or sacral dysmorphism. In addition, there is no necessity for high quality fluoroscopy for visualization of sacral foramina intraoperatively, decreasing risk of radiation exposure, unlike other methods of fixation as iliosacral screws. Our novel modification for implantation technique provides few risks for postoperative and wound complications.
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- Elsayed Kassem
- Pelvis Fractures and Arthroplasty Unit, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pelvis Fractures and Arthroplasty Unit, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pelvis Fractures and Arthroplasty Unit, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Xu D, Lou W, Li M, Xiao J, Wu H, Chen J. Current status of robot-assisted surgery in the clinical application of trauma orthopedics in China: A systematic review. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e930. [PMID: 36381405 PMCID: PMC9642816 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background and Aims To elaborate on the development and characteristics of trauma orthopedic robots and their real curative effect in a clinical application through the collection and analysis of relevant literature and reported clinical results. Method We conducted the Embase, ScienceDirect, Pubmed, Medline, Wanfang, CNKI, and VIP search of the literature on robotic-assisted surgery in trauma orthopedics in China. We combined search terms with "robotic surgery/artificial intelligence surgery/navigation surgery," "trauma/trauma orthopedics," and "China/Chinese." The exclusion criteria were: (1) articles in languages other than English or Chinese, (2) articles focused on other topics other than robotic-assisted surgery in trauma orthopedics of China, (3) article types were not clinical studies (reviews, basic research, etc.), and (4) articles were not included in the Chinese core journals or science citation index. Authors, type of surgery, robot type, and clinical research results were recorded and analyzed. Results There were three categories of surgical robots in the clinical application of trauma orthopedics (TiRobot, electromagnetic navigation surgical robots, and small medical robots developed by Beijing Jishuitan Hospital). In terms of blood loss, the fluoroscopy time, and fluoroscopy frequency, most studies found that the robot group was significantly better than the traditional group. Conclusions Robot-assisted surgery has obvious advantages in accuracy, stability, and reducing intraoperative radiation exposure, but there is no final conclusion about functional recovery.
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- Ding Xu
- Department of Orthopedic Trauma SurgeryNingbo No. 6 HospitalNingboChina
- Department of SurgeryNingbo University Medical CollegeNingboChina
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma SurgeryNingbo No. 6 HospitalNingboChina
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma SurgeryNingbo No. 6 HospitalNingboChina
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- Department of SurgeryNingbo University Medical CollegeNingboChina
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma SurgeryNingbo No. 6 HospitalNingboChina
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma SurgeryNingbo No. 6 HospitalNingboChina
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Yanagisawa Y, Kotaki T, Nakajima S, Uesugi M, Yamazaki M. Set-screw loosening of spinopelvic crab-shaped fixation for a patient with vertically unstable pelvic ring fracture. Trauma Case Rep 2022; 42:100725. [PMID: 36311280 PMCID: PMC9597112 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2022.100725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Spinopelvic fixation (SPF) is an effective treatment method for vertically unstable pelvic ring fractures with spinopelvic dissociations (Patel et al., 2022). A heavy container fell on a 35-year-old man who was trapped and sustained injuries. His pelvic ring fracture dislocation was identified as AO Classification 61-C2.3 with rotational and vertical unstable pelvic ring; thus, crab-shaped fixation (SPF modification) was performed (Okuda et al., 2019). The pelvic fracture was fused, and the clinical outcome was good with modified Majeed score of 96. However, set-screw loosening was observed during the postoperative course. Reports of implant failures in SPF for unstable pelvic ring fractures commonly occur. However, only a few reports have demonstrated implant failure of crab-shaped fixation. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images.
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- Yohei Yanagisawa
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, University of Tsukuba Hospital, 2-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8576, Japan,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan,Corresponding author at: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ibaraki Seinan Medical Center Hospital, 2190 Sakai, Ibaraki 306-0433, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan
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