Stabilization of unstable pelvic fractures with a novel internal-external fixator.
- Author:
Zan-Li JIANG
1
;
Gary CHEN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics, Nanjing Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Aged;
External Fixators;
Female;
Fracture Fixation;
methods;
Fractures, Bone;
surgery;
Humans;
Internal Fixators;
Male;
Pelvic Bones;
injuries;
surgery
- From:
Chinese Medical Journal
2011;124(23):4112-4114
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
An internal-external fixator for stabilization in three cases with unstable pelvic fractures were reported. Compared with external fixation, the internal-external fixator, which is placed in the subcutaneous layer, decreased the risk of pin-track infection, pin site pain, and bowel obstruction; meanwhile, it had the advantage of external fixation: it was easy to apply, controlled damage, and resulted in minimal injury.
