title: Iliopubic subcutaneous plate osteosynthesis for osteoporotic fractures of the anterior pelvic ring. An alternative to the supra-acetabular external fixator.
abstract: The majority of fractures of the anterior pelvic ring is treated non-operatively. However, a number of patients do not get pain free and cannot be mobilized. Since the supra-acetabular external fixator is associated with significant complications we developed an alternative technique based on recent anatomical studies. This article is a clinical feasibility study to evaluate a novel stabilization technique for fractures of the anterior pelvic ring in the elderly patient. This technique obtains rapid pain reduction and early ambulation in this group of patients.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gerich
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bogdan
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Backes
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gillman
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Seil
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pape
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001860:Bone Plates; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery