Hip & Pelvis  2015;27(1):57-62

doi:10.5371/hp.2015.27.1.57

Superior Gluteal Artery Injury during Percutaneous Iliosacral Screw Fixation: A Case Report.

Suk KANG 1 ; Phil Hyun CHUNG ; Jong Pil KIM ; Young Sung KIM ; Ho Min LEE ; Gyeong Soo EUM

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Keywords

Pelvic fracture; Percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation; Superior gluteal artery injury; Arterial embolization

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation is commonly practiced to treat unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries. The number of reported cases of iatrogenic complications is increasing. We present a case of superior gluteal artery injury during bilateral percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation in a patient with sacral fracture of spino-pelvic dissociation. This complication was managed by arterial embolization. We discussed the cause, prevention and treatment of arterial injury along with a review of literature.