Vascular occlusion following application of subcutaneous anterior pelvic fixation (INFIX) technique.
We report a case of bilateral external iliac artery compression after application of subcutaneous anterior pelvic fixation (INFIX) technique in a 51-year-old male with an unstable pelvic fracture sustained following a motor vehicle accident. This has not been previously reported in the literature. The management of this complication is discussed in detail, along with key precautions and technical steps to consider while utilizing the 'INFIX' technique for pelvic fractures.
Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
Adam
A
Smith
Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
I A
IA
Malek
Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
James
J
Lewis
Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
K
K
Mohanty
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D000072226:Computed Tomography Angiography; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications
INFIX; complication; vascular occlusion