Tuesday, November 27, 2018

#Supra-AcetabularPelvic External Fixator- is it safe? by Elaine Soh Zi Fan in BJSTR

Abstract

Pelvic external fixator is used for stabilisation of #pelvicfracture. Iliac crest placement of pin is commonly used but #supra-acetabular pin placement is becoming more popular as it can offer more stability, avoiding irritation to abdominal soft tissue and prevent disruption to the skin over #iliaccrest especially if anterior approaches to the sacroiliac joint are planned for future #surgery. However, there is risk of #hipsepticarthritis due to proximity of the pin to the hip capsule but cases are rarely reported. This case report highlights the importance of correct placement of pin and the possibilities of hip septic arthritis as a complication of supra-cetabular pin.

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