Christopher A Becker, Christian Kammerlander, Adrian Cavalcanti Kußmaul, Matthias Woiczinski, Christoph Thorwächter, Christian Zeckey, Fabian Sommer, Christoph Linhart, Simon Weidert, Eduardo M Suero, Wolfgang Böcker, Axel Greiner
BACKGROUND: Operative procedures for unstable pelvic ring fractures remain controversially discussed. Minimally invasive treatment options for pelvic ring fractures have several benefits for the patient. But they can also provide disadvantages. Anterior subcutaneous pelvic fixation (INFIX) has shown promising biomechanical results in pelvic ring fractures, but there is a high complication rate of nerve injuries. An additional screw to the INFIX seems to be more stable. The aim of this study is to compare biomechanical stability of a new modified unilateral INFIX fixing the unilateral injured pelvic ring with the standard INFIX...
March 29, 2019: Biomedical Engineering Online