Abstract
ObjectiveTo report the perioperative results and surgical outcomes of patients with vertical unstable sacral fractures who underwent lumbopelvic fixation through a modified subcutaneous route for iliac screw fixation. Summary of background dataTreating vertical unstable sacral fractures is still challenging for orthopedic surgeons. Among various methods for treating these fractures, lumbopelvic fixation provides a high reduction quality and promising stability for early weight-bearing ambulation. However, wound healing disturbance and surgical site infection (SSI) are the drawbacks of this extensive technique, especially after inserting iliac screws. MethodsHere, we provide an alternative subcutaneous route for iliac screw insertion during lumbopelvic fixation surgery to lessen soft tissue retraction and injury, and thus decrease soft tissue complications. ResultsUsing this modified technique, 28 patients with vertical unstable sacral fractures were treated between 2012 and 2014. One patient had an SSI (infection rate: 3.5%). All fractures were united with a mean sacral kyphosis correction angle of 10.5°. The mean Majeed score of the 17 patients during the 12-month follow-up was 84.5. ConclusionsThe subcutaneous route for iliac screw insertion is a simple, safe, and effective technique when performing lumbopelvic fixation for vertical unstable sacral fractures.
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