title: Percutaneous Sacroiliac Screw Fixation of the Posterior Pelvic Ring.
abstract: Percutaneous sacroiliac (SI) screw fixation is indicated for unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries, sacral fractures, and SI joint dislocations. This article provides a review of indications and contraindications, preoperative planning, imaging techniques and relevant anatomy, surgical technique, complications and their management, and outcomes after SI screw insertion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 North Broad Street, Zone B, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. Electronic address: justiniorio@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Justin A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Iorio
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Drexel University, 240 North Broad Street, Mail Stop 420, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA.
authors.forename: Andre M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Jakoi
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 North Broad Street, Zone B, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
authors.forename: Saqib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rehman
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000601:surgery; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D012447:Sacrum / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery
keywords: Complications; Imaging; Pelvic ring; Percutaneous fixation; Preoperative planning; Sacroiliac screws; Technique