Bilateral pelvic discontinuity: a unique condition characterized by high failure rates of current treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bilateral pelvic discontinuity is characterized by complete dissociation of the superior and inferior pelvis secondary to bone loss or fracture. The end result is a freely mobile inferior pelvis at the level of each discontinuity which presents a significant reconstruction challenge. This clinical entity has not been described previously, and the results of surgical treatment are not known.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed all identified cases of pelvic discontinuity (PD) treated with revision THA at one institution. We identified 133 pelvic discontinuities. Within this group, 6 patients had bilateral simultaneous PDs. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data and radiographic imaging were reviewed preoperatively and postoperatively for the character

SUBMITTER: Martin JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5247510 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature