Higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans-iliac trans-sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatment
Abstract Background Percutaneous iliosacral (IS) screw fixation and trans-iliac trans-sacral (TITS) screw fixation are clinically effective treatments of posterior pelvic sacroiliac fractures. In order to accurately assess the sacrum position relative to the pelvis, pelvic incidence (PI) is a common...
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author | An-Jhih Luo Angela Wang Chih-Yang Lai Yi-Hsun Yu Yung-Heng Hsu Ying-Chao Chou I.-Jung Chen |
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description | Abstract Background Percutaneous iliosacral (IS) screw fixation and trans-iliac trans-sacral (TITS) screw fixation are clinically effective treatments of posterior pelvic sacroiliac fractures. In order to accurately assess the sacrum position relative to the pelvis, pelvic incidence (PI) is a commonly utilized radiographic parameter in sagittal view. This study aimed to investigate and compare the surgical outcomes and radiographic parameters of IS or TITS screw fixations for the treatment of posterior sacroiliac complex fractures with different PI values. Materials and methods The data on patients with posterior pelvic sacroiliac fractures who underwent percutaneous IS or TITS screw fixations, or both, at a single level I trauma center between January 2017 and June 2020 were reviewed. We documented the patient characteristics and fracture types, reviewed surgical records, and measured the radiographic parameters via plain films and multi-planar computed tomography (mpCT) images. Radiographic variations in PI, sacral slope, pelvic tilt, sacral dysmorphism, pelvic ring reduction quality, screw deviation angles, screw malposition grading, and iatrogenic complications were documented and analyzed. Results A total of 85 patients were included, and 65 IS and 70 TITS screws were accounted for. Patients were divided into two groups according to screw fixation method and further divided into four sub-groups based on baseline PI values. The PI cutoff values were 49.85° and 48.05° in the IS and TITS screw groups, respectively, according to receiver operating characteristic analysis and Youden's J statistic. Smaller PI values were significantly correlated with sacral dysmorphism (p = 0.027 and 0.003 in the IS and TITS screw groups, respectively). Patients with larger PI values were at a significantly increased risk of screw malposition in the TITS screw group (p = 0.049), with no association in the IS screw group. Logistic regression confirmed that a larger PI value was a significant risk factor for screw malposition in the TITS screw group (p = 0.010). The post-operative outcomes improved from poor/fair (at 6 months) to good/average (at 12 months) based on the Postel Merle d'Aubigné and Majeed scores, with no significant differences between subgroups. Conclusions Both percutaneous IS and TITS screw fixations are safe and effective treatments for posterior pelvic sacroiliac fractures. Due to the higher risk of screw malposition in patients with larger PI values, it is crucial to identify potential patients at risk when performing TITS screw fixation surgery. Level of evidence: Level III. |
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spelling | doaj.art-c0f6ddb92197408b9e40914665e8a7fe2023-11-26T13:58:41ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology1590-99992023-09-0124111210.1186/s10195-023-00728-0Higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans-iliac trans-sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatmentAn-Jhih Luo0Angela Wang1Chih-Yang Lai2Yi-Hsun Yu3Yung-Heng Hsu4Ying-Chao Chou5I.-Jung Chen6Division of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial HospitalDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Veterans General HospitalDivision of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial HospitalDivision of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial HospitalDivision of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial HospitalDivision of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial HospitalDivision of Orthopedic Traumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial HospitalAbstract Background Percutaneous iliosacral (IS) screw fixation and trans-iliac trans-sacral (TITS) screw fixation are clinically effective treatments of posterior pelvic sacroiliac fractures. In order to accurately assess the sacrum position relative to the pelvis, pelvic incidence (PI) is a commonly utilized radiographic parameter in sagittal view. This study aimed to investigate and compare the surgical outcomes and radiographic parameters of IS or TITS screw fixations for the treatment of posterior sacroiliac complex fractures with different PI values. Materials and methods The data on patients with posterior pelvic sacroiliac fractures who underwent percutaneous IS or TITS screw fixations, or both, at a single level I trauma center between January 2017 and June 2020 were reviewed. We documented the patient characteristics and fracture types, reviewed surgical records, and measured the radiographic parameters via plain films and multi-planar computed tomography (mpCT) images. Radiographic variations in PI, sacral slope, pelvic tilt, sacral dysmorphism, pelvic ring reduction quality, screw deviation angles, screw malposition grading, and iatrogenic complications were documented and analyzed. Results A total of 85 patients were included, and 65 IS and 70 TITS screws were accounted for. Patients were divided into two groups according to screw fixation method and further divided into four sub-groups based on baseline PI values. The PI cutoff values were 49.85° and 48.05° in the IS and TITS screw groups, respectively, according to receiver operating characteristic analysis and Youden's J statistic. Smaller PI values were significantly correlated with sacral dysmorphism (p = 0.027 and 0.003 in the IS and TITS screw groups, respectively). Patients with larger PI values were at a significantly increased risk of screw malposition in the TITS screw group (p = 0.049), with no association in the IS screw group. Logistic regression confirmed that a larger PI value was a significant risk factor for screw malposition in the TITS screw group (p = 0.010). The post-operative outcomes improved from poor/fair (at 6 months) to good/average (at 12 months) based on the Postel Merle d'Aubigné and Majeed scores, with no significant differences between subgroups. Conclusions Both percutaneous IS and TITS screw fixations are safe and effective treatments for posterior pelvic sacroiliac fractures. Due to the higher risk of screw malposition in patients with larger PI values, it is crucial to identify potential patients at risk when performing TITS screw fixation surgery. Level of evidence: Level III.https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-023-00728-0Pelvic fracturePelvic incidenceIliosacral screwTrans-iliac trans-sacral screw |
spellingShingle | An-Jhih Luo Angela Wang Chih-Yang Lai Yi-Hsun Yu Yung-Heng Hsu Ying-Chao Chou I.-Jung Chen Higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans-iliac trans-sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatment Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Pelvic fracture Pelvic incidence Iliosacral screw Trans-iliac trans-sacral screw |
title | Higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans-iliac trans-sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatment |
title_full | Higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans-iliac trans-sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatment |
title_fullStr | Higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans-iliac trans-sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatment |
title_full_unstemmed | Higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans-iliac trans-sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatment |
title_short | Higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans-iliac trans-sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatment |
title_sort | higher pelvic incidence values are a risk factor for trans iliac trans sacral screw malposition in sacroiliac complex fracture treatment |
topic | Pelvic fracture Pelvic incidence Iliosacral screw Trans-iliac trans-sacral screw |
url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-023-00728-0 |
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