The Anterior Subcutaneous Pelvic Fixator (INFIX) in an ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由RVaidya著作·2016·被引用17次—TheINFIXprocedureforanteriorpelvicfixationisbasedonstandardtechniquesthatarefamiliartotheOrthopaedicPelvicSurgeonincluding ...

Objectives: The purpose of this video is to describe the equipment, anatomy, and surgical technique of anterior subcutaneous pelvic fixation (INFIX) using pedicle screws and a rod in an Anterior Posterior Compression 3 pelvic fracture, as well as how to distract in lateral compression fractures.

Methods: The equipment required includes standard spine pedicle screw sets with long screws, 70-110 mm in length, and 7 or 8 mm in diameter. The approach is a mini open and one needs to be familiar with the iliac oblique, obturator outlet, and obturator inlet views. The length of the screw is measured from the sciatic notch to the skin, and they are placed so that the head sits just below the skin. The rod is passed just under the skin along the bikini line and the construct compressed or distracted against a c-clamp while monitored with fluoroscopy. In Orthopaedic Trauma Association C type injuries, we leav...