title: An S-2 alar iliac pelvic fixation. Technical note.
abstract: Multiple techniques of pelvic fixation exist. Distal fixation to the pelvis is crucial for spinal deformity surgery. Fixation techniques such as transiliac bars, iliac bolts, and iliosacral screws are commonly used, but these techniques may require separate incisions for placement, leading to potential wound complications and increased dissection. Additionally, the use of transverse connector bars is almost always necessary with these techniques, as their placement is not in line with the S-1 pedicle screw and cephalad instrumentation. The S-2 alar iliac pelvic fixation is a newer technique that has been developed to address some of these issues. It is an in-line technique that can be placed during an open procedure or percutaneously.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20037, USA.
authors.forename: Lauren E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Matteini
authors.forename: Khaled M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Kebaish
authors.forename: W Robert
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Volk
authors.forename: Patrick F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Bergin
authors.forename: Warren D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Joseph R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000601:surgery*; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D012447:Sacrum / Q000601:surgery*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D021801:Zygapophyseal Joint / Q000601:surgery