Abstract
Injury to intrapelvic structures during removal of screws in revision acetabular arthroplasty is an uncommon, yet potentially serious complication. Bicortical screws are at greatest risk for causing injury during removal, especially if directed toward intrapelvic vessels and nerves. Complications can be minimized with thorough evaluation of screw position before revision surgery. A study of seven cadaveric pelves was done to determine if plain radiographic views provide useful information regarding screw position. In each pelvis, bicortical transacetabular screws were fixed in all acetabular quadrants 15 mm longer than the measured depth. Afterward, anteroposterior, inlet, Judet, and cross-table lateral radiographic views were obtained and intrapelvic dissections were done. Radiographs and intrapelvic dissections were compared to determine screw position. We found that the obturator and iliac oblique (Judet) views were most useful in defining screw position. The iliac oblique view clearly revealed screws that violated the quadrilateral surface and therefore were directed toward the obturator vessels and nerve. The obturator oblique view revealed screws that violated the anterior column and therefore were directed toward the external iliac vessels. The lateral view additionally clarified such screws by determining general anterior or posterior direction.
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