Innovative development of robot reduction system in geriatric pelvic fractures: A single-center case series in Beijing, China.

ABSTRACT: Displaced fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) pose significant challenges in orthopaedic trauma, owing to patient comorbidities, deteriorating bone quality, and surgical complexities. Despite technological advancements, no robotic methods have been documented for displaced FFP management. To address this, we introduced an advanced robot-assisted fracture reduction system, comprising a tracking device, path planning software, and robotic arms. This study evaluated fifteen consecutive patients with displaced FFP (average age 80.4 ± 9.1 years), who underwent robot-assisted reduction and internal fixation (RARIF) between January 2022 and May 2023. All were categorized as Rommens FFP type III, with a median time of 6 days (range 4-11) from injury to surgery. Operative times averaged 165 ± 4

SUBMITTER: Zhao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555238 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature