title: Stabilization of unstable pelvic fractures with a novel internal-external fixator.
abstract: An internal-external fixator for stabilization in three cases with unstable pelvic fractures were reported. Compared with external fixation, the internal-external fixator, which is placed in the subcutaneous layer, decreased the risk of pin-track infection, pin site pain, and bowel obstruction; meanwhile, it had the advantage of external fixation: it was easy to apply, controlled damage, and resulted in minimal injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Nanjing Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
authors.forename: Zan-Li
authors.initials: ZL
authors.lastname: Jiang
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*