Retrieval of broken iliosacral screws: The power of a push screw

Abstract Percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation is a common technique that is widely used for unstable posterior pelvic ring disruptions. Complications of posterior percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation include implant malpositioning and hardware failure. Removal of iliosacral screws in broken or s...

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Published in:	Injury Vol. 46; no. 7; pp. 1411 - 1416
Main Authors:	El Dafrawy, Mostafa H, Osgood, Greg M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01-07-2015
Subjects:	Adult Bone Screws - adverse effects Device Removal Equipment Failure Female Fracture Fixation, Internal - adverse effects Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging Fractures, Bone - surgery Hardware removal Humans Iliosacral screws Ilium - surgery Implant retrieval Middle Aged Minimally invasive surgery Orthopedics Pelvic Bones - diagnostic imaging Pelvic Bones - injuries Percutaneous pelvic fixation Sacroiliac Joint - diagnostic imaging Sacroiliac Joint - injuries Sacrum - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed Iliosacral screws Hardware removal Minimally invasive surgery Percutaneous pelvic fixation Implant retrieval
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