title: Luque fixation to the sacral ala using the Dunn-McCarthy modification.
abstract: The Galveston-Luque technique of fixation to the pelvis requires solid bone and a strong pelvis. Because the majority of neuromuscular patients who require fixation to the pelvis have a weak and thin illum, an alternative to the Galveston technique was sought. A technique of rod contouring was developed that takes advantage of the reliable, stout bone of the sacral ala for fixation. Twenty-four patients have been instrumented with Luque rods and fused to the sacrum over the past 4 years using the technique. There have been no complications in this short follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Arkansas Spine Center, Little Rock.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dunn
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: McCullough
mesh_terms: D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D012447:Sacrum / Q000601:surgery*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*