Objective To explore the effectiveness of Colorado 2TM system in the stabil ity reconstruction of sacroil iac joint fracture and dislocation in Tile C pelvic fracture. Methods Between February 2009 and January 2011，8 cases of Tile C pelvic fracture were treated with Colorado 2TM system. There were 3 males and 5 females with an average age of 34.4years (range，22-52 years). Fractures were caused by traffic accident in 3 cases, by fall ing from height in 3 cases，and by crash of heavy object in 2 cases. According to Tile classification, 5 cases were classified as C1-2, 2 cases as C1-3，and 1 case as C2. The time between injury and operation was 5-10 days (mean, 7 days). After skeletal traction reduction, Colorado 2TM system was used to fix sacroil iac joint, and reconstruction plate or external fixation was selectively adopted. Results The postoperative X-ray films showed that the reduction of vertical and rotatory dislocation was satisfactory, posterior pelvic ring achieved effective stabil ity. All the incisions healed by first intention, and no blood vessel or nerve injury occurred. Eight patients were followed up 6-24 months (mean, 12 months). No loosening or breakage of internal fixation was observed and no re-dislocation of sacroil iac joint occurred. The bone heal ing time was 6-12 months (mean, 9 months). According to Majeed’s functional criterion, the results were excellent in 5 cases, good in 2 cases, and fair in 1 case at last follow-up. Conclusion Colorado 2TM system could provide immediate stabil ity of pelvic posterior ring and good maintenance of reduction effect, which is an effective method in the therapy of sacroil iac joint fracture and dislocation in Tile C pelvic fracture.
ObjectiveTo summarize the related research results of minimally invasive treatment of anterior pelvic ring fracture, and to improve the understanding of minimally invasive treatment of anterior pelvic ring fracture.MethodsThe literature of minimally invasive treatment of anterior pelvic ring fracture at domestic and overseas in recent years was reviewed, and the reduction and fixation methods of minimally invasive treatment were summarized and analyzed.ResultsThe pelvic reduction frame may be an effective auxiliary method for minimally invasive reduction of pelvis. The fixation methods of anterior pelvic ring include percutaneous screw fixation, stent fixation, and percutaneous plate fixation.ConclusionOne kind of fixation is not applicable to all types of anterior pelvic ring fracture, and the fixation method should be selected according to the type of fracture and the patient’s condition to minimize the complications.
Objective To evaluated the application effect of reverse digital modeling combined with three-dimensional (3D)-printed disease models in the standardized training of orthopedic residents focusing on pelvic tumors. Methods From August 2022 to August 2023, 60 orthopedic residents from West China Hospital, Sichuan University were randomly assigned to a trial group (n=30) and a control group (n=30). The trial group received instruction using reverse digital modeling and 3D-printed pelvic tumor models, while the control group underwent traditional teaching methods. Teaching outcomes were evaluated and compared between groups through knowledge tests, practical skill assessments, and satisfaction surveys. Results Before training, there was no statistically significant difference in knowledge tests or practical skill assessments between the two groups (P>0.05). After training, the trial group showed significantly better performance than the control group in knowledge tests (90.5±5.2 vs. 78.4±6.8, P<0.05), skill assessments (92.7±4.9 vs. 81.3±6.2, P<0.05), and satisfaction surveys (9.40±1.10 vs. 7.60±1.20, P<0.05). One month after training, the trial group still showed significantly better performance than the control group in knowledge tests (88.1±6.4 vs. 72.3±7.1, P<0.05) and skill assessments (90.3±5.8 vs. 75.6±6.9, P<0.05). Conclusions Reverse digital modeling combined with 3D printing offers an intuitive and effective teaching approach that improves comprehension of pelvic tumor anatomy and strengthens clinical and technical competencies. This method significantly enhances learning outcomes in standardized residency training and holds promise for broader integration into medical education.
Objective To investigate the biomechanical differences of three internal fixation approaches, namely improved Galveston (IG), reconstruction plate (RP), and il iosacral screw (LS) to the posterior pelvic ring fracture dislocation and provide experimental evidence for the cl inical appl ication of proper internal fixation method. Methods Six donatedfresh adult cadaver pelvic specimens (age averaged 45 years old) were numbered randomly and their normal biomechanics were tested by the measure instrument (MTS855 Mini-Blonix). The displacement values of normal pelvis were measured under the vertical compression (800 N) and reverse direction compression (8 N·m). Then they were made into left Denis I pelvic fracture and fixed with the IG, RP, and LS, respectively, in different orders. Biomechanics test was conducted on the fixed pelvis from both the vertical and the reversed directions. Results Concerning the direction of vertical ity and torsion, the order of fracture displacement from small to large was the normal pelvis, LS, IG and RP. There was no significant difference between LS and the normal pelvis (P gt; 0.05), and the differences between other tow groups were significant (P lt; 0.05). Conclusion The LS fixation can provide better stabil ity for posterior pelvic ring fracture dislocation when compared with IG and RP.
Objective To explore some operative problems of correcting paralytic scoliosis(PS) by using vertebral pedicle screwsrods system. Methods From May 2000 to May 2005, 18 patients with PS were corrected by screwsrods system which were made of titanium alloy.There were 10 males and 8 females, aging from 11 to 26 years. The primary disease included poliomyelitis in 13 patients and myelodysplasia (MS) in 5 patients (2 cases for second correction) with scoliosis of an average 85° Cobb angle (55-125°). The pelvic obliquity was found in all patients with an average 24° angle (355°).Of the 18 patients,3 cases were given perioperative halo-pelvic traction, 2 cases were given vertebral wedge osteotomy and correction and fixation, the other patients were purely underwent the treatment of pedicle screwrods system implants. Fusion segment at operation ranged from 6 to 15 sections, applied screws the most was 16,the fewest was 6. Results There were no wound infections and neurologic complications, all wounds healed by the first intention. Allscoliosis obtained obvious correction (P＜0.001), the correction rate averaged 52.95% (44%-81%); the majority of lumbar kyphosis and pelvic obliquity were apparently corrected. The average clinical follow-up (16 cases) was 21 months(6-36 months),there was no implants failure. One patient with MS had a worse Cobb magnitude, the other patients had no curve progression (P＞0.05). Conclusion The use of vertebral pedicle screwsrods fixation to multiple vertebral bodys and short segment fusion for PS, the treatment method is reliable and the outcome is satisfactory. While performing the correcting operative procedures, the spinal, pelvic and lower extremity deformities and functions should be all considered as a whole.
Objective
To explore the relative prognostic factors of Tile C pelvic injury after iliolumbar fixation.
Methods
Between March 2007 and March 2010, 60 patients with Tile C pelvic injuries were surgically treated with iliolumbar fixation, including 39 males and 21 females with an average age of 37 years (range, 17-66 years). Of them, 27 cases were classified as Tile C1, 20 as Tile C2, and 13 as Tile C3. The preoperative injury severity score (ISS) was 12-66 (mean, 29.4). The time from injury to surgery was 2-25 days (mean, 8.1 days). Iliolumbar fixation was performed in all patients. Unconditional logistic analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the age, sex, body mass index (BMI), operation opportunity, the preoperative combined injury, classification of fracture, the postoperative complication, reduction outcome, sacral nerve injury, and the time of physical exercise and the prognosis.
Results
All 60 patients were followed up 12-56 months (mean, 27.3 months). Infection of incisions occurred in 12 cases and were cured after dressing change; healing of incision by first intention was obtained in the other patients. Delay sacral nerve injury was found in 15 patients, 6 patients underwent nerve decompression, and 9 underwent conservative treatment. Ten patients had nail protrusion of Schanz screws at the posterior superior illac spine, and 3 patients had pain, which was relieved after removal of the internal fixator. One patient had bone-grafting nonunion of sacroiliac joint, which was improved by pressured bone graft. Five patients had the beam breakage without significant effect. Six patients had deep vein thrombosis, among them 4 underwent filter and 2 underwent nonsurgical treatment. The healing time of fracture was 3-6 months (mean, 3.9 months). According to the Matta function score, the results were excellent in 31 cases, good in 24 cases, fair in 3 cases, and poor in 2 cases with an excellent and good rate of 91.7% at last follow-up. Majeed score was 58-100 (mean, 86), 28 were rated as excellent, 12 as good, 16 as fair, and 4 as poor with an excellent and good rate of 66.7%. The logistic analysis showed that the age, sex, BMI, and postoperative complications were not prognostic factors; early operation (within 10 days), early function exercises (within 7 days), the better reduction quality, and the less sacral nerve injury were in favor of prognosis; and the worse preoperative combined injury and pelvic injury were, the worse the prognosis was.
Conclusion
Operation opportunity, the preoperative combined injury, reduction outcome, sacral nerve injury, and the time of physical exercise are all significantly prognostic factors of Tile C pelvic injuries
ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness of anterior subcutaneous pelvic internal fixator (INFIX) and plate internal fixation in treatment of unstable anterior pelvic ring fractures.MethodsThe clinical data of 48 patients with unstable anterior pelvic ring fractures who met the selection criteria between June 2014 and December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 21 cases were treated with INFIX (INFIX group), and 27 cases were treated with plate (plate group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, body mass index, cause of injury, time from injury to operation, Injury Severity Score (ISS), and fracture type between the two groups (P>0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture healing time, partial weight-bearing time, and complete weight-bearing time were recorded and compared between the two groups. Matta standard was used to evaluate the quality of fracture reduction, and Majeed score system was used to evaluate the functional recovery of pelvic fracture after operation.ResultsThe patients in both groups were followed up for an average of 12.5 months (range, 6-16 months). The operation time and intraoperative blood loss in INFIX group were significantly lower than those in plate group (t=?11.965, P=0.000; t=?20.105, P=0.000). There was no significant difference in the quality of fracture reduction, fracture healing time, partial weight-bearing time, and complete weight-bearing time between the two groups (P>0.05). At 14 weeks after operation, there was no significant difference in the scores of pain, working, standing and walking, and total scores between INFIX group and plate group (P>0.05), but there were significant differences in sitting and sexual intercourse scores (t=?4.250, P=0.003; t=?6.135, P=0.006). The incidences of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury, femoral nerve injury, and heterotopic ossification were significantly higher in INFIX group than in plate group (P<0.05), while the incidence of incision infection was lower in INFIX group than in plate group (P<0.05).ConclusionCompared with the plate internal fixation, the INFIX internal fixation can obtain the similar effectiveness for the unstable anterior pelvic ring fracture and has the advantages of shorter operation time, less blood loss, and lower risk of infection.
【Abstract】 Objective To summary the effects of staged pelvic closure using external fixator combined withreconstruction plate for old Tile B1 pelvic fracture. Methods From August 2000 to August 2006, 14 patients (9 males and 5 females, age ranging from 21 to 65 years with old Tile B1 pelvic fracture with pubic symphysis separation were treated. The injuries were caused by the traffic accident in 10 patients, high crash in 3, and crush in 1. The duration ranged from 4 weeks to 3 months. The 14 patients were compl icated with other injuries in some degrees. The X-ray and CT showed pubic symphysis separation. In 13 patients, pubic symphysis separation distance was more than 2.5 cm, who also had fracture or dislocation in the posterior structure of pelvis. The X-ray films showed the mean pubic symphysis separation distance was (6.67 ± 2.11) cm preoperatively. The 14 patients underwent pelvic external fixation at first and staged pelvic closure gradually for the pubic symphysis separation. After 2 to 3 weeks, when the pubic symphysis separation distance was less than 1 cm, the patients underwent open reduction and internal fixation with reconstruction plate. Pubic symphysis separation distance was measuredin the preoperative and postoperative pelvic anterioposterior X-ray films. The condition of the posterior structure of pelvis was observed in CT films. The functions of patients were assessed according to Majeed grading system. Results All incisions healed by first intention. The 14 patients were followed up for 6 months to 2 years (15 months on average). The X-ray films showed the mean pubic symphysis separation distance of post-operation was (0.85 ± 0.23) cm, showing statistically significant difference when compared with that of pre-operation (P lt; 0.05). The CT films showed fracture and dislocation of the posterior structure of pelvis had bony heal ing after 6 to 12 months. According to the Majeed grading system, the results were excellent in 5 cases, good in 4 cases, fair in 4 cases and poor in 1 case; the excellent and good rate was 64.29%. Conclusion Staged pelvic closure using external fixation combined with reconstruction plate for old pelvic fracture with pubic symphysis separation can reduce the pubic symphysis separation distance significantly. Satisfactory effects can be expected in treating the patients with TileB1 fracture.
