Surgical Correction of Pelvic Malunion and Nonunion.
10.4055/cios.2015.7.3.396
- Author:
Kyung Jae LEE
1
;
Byung Woo MIN
;
Geon Myeong OH
;
Si Wook LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. min@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Pelvis;
Fractures;
Malunited;
Ununited
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Fracture Fixation, Internal/*instrumentation/*methods;
Fractures, Malunited/radiography/*surgery;
Fractures, Ununited/radiography/*surgery;
Humans;
Pelvic Bones/injuries/radiography/*surgery
- From:Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
2015;7(3):396-401
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Regardless of the method of treatment, as many as 5% of all pelvic fractures result in malunion or nonunion of the pelvis. However, there is not much information in the literature on the management of these late complications. Because they cause disabling symptoms and socioeconomic problems, some patients with malunion or nonunion of pelvic fractures need to undergo surgery. We report our experience with satisfactory results of surgery for pelvic malunion and nonunion in four patients. The key to successful reconstruction is thorough preoperative planning and methodical surgical intervention.
