Immediate Stabilization by External Fixator in Unstable Fractures of the Pelvis : Results in 214 Patients

Authors

  • Saranatra Waikakul Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
  • Tossas Harnrungroj Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
  • Vichai Vanadurongwan Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand

Keywords:

Pelvic fracture, External fixator

Abstract

This is the report of our experience in 214 patients with unstable fracture of the pelvis. External fixators could be used as definitive fracture management in 72 patients (35%), and combined with open reduction and internal fixation in 91 patients (45%). After external fixation of the pelvic ring, only 10/94 patients (11%) who had associated acetabular fractures still required open reduction and internal fixation of the acetabulum. External fixation can reduce the need for operations in patients with unstable fracture and acetabular involvement. This data provided encouraging results of external fixation on reconstructive surgery of pelvic and acetabular fractures with low levels of complications.

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Published

1997-06-30

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Waikakul S, Harnrungroj T, Vanadurongwan V. Immediate Stabilization by External Fixator in Unstable Fractures of the Pelvis : Results in 214 Patients. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 1997 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 May 4];18(2):69-5. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/250049

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Vol. 18 No. 2 (1997): April - June

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Original Articles

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