A guideline for placement of an infra-acetabular screw based on anatomic landmarks via an intra-pelvic approach

A guideline for placement of an infra-acetabular screw based on anatomic landmarks via an intra-pelvic approach

Abstract Background Due to demographic changes, more and more fracture patterns involving anterior acetabular structures occur. The infra-acetabular screw is seen a useful tool to increase stability in fixation of the acetabular cup. However, the exact position of this screw in relation to anatomic...

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Main Authors: Florian Baumann, Paul Schmitz, Daniel Mahr, Maximilian Kerschbaum, Axel Gänsslen, Michael Nerlich, Michael Worlicek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Acetabulum fracture
Screw fixation
Entry point
Infra-acetabular screw
Anatomic landmarks
Intra-pelvic approach
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0786-1

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