Transobturator-cable-fixation in pelvic ring injuries with symphyseal disruption - a last resort?

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The role of transobturator-cable-fixation (TOCF) in traumatic symphyseal rupture of the pelvic ring remains unclear. This case series aims to evaluate TOCF in complex and revision cases in pelvic surgery.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of a chronological case series was conducted, studying pelvic fractures stabilized using TOCF between January 2006 and December 2022. The variables considered included age, gender, fracture classification, Injury Severity Score (ISS), Body Mass Index (BMI), trauma mechanism, time to surgery, fixation technique, hospital duration, complications, status on discharge (Glasgow Outcome Scale; GOS), follow-up time and indication for the use of TOCF.

Results

All patients (N = 7) were male with a mean age of 64 years and a mean BMI of

SUBMITTER: Jordan MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11599439 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature