A guideline for placement of an infra-acetabular screw based on anatomic landmarks via an intra-pelvic approach

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-377939
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.37793

Baumann, Florian

; Schmitz, Paul ; Mahr, Daniel ; Kerschbaum, Maximilian

; Gänsslen, Axel ; Nerlich, Michael ; Worlicek, Michael

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Abstract

Background: Due to demographic changes, more and more fracture patterns involving anterior acetabular structures occur. The infra-acetabular screw is seen a useful tool to increase stability in fixation of the acetabular cup. However, the exact position of this screw in relation to anatomic landmarks which are intra-operatively palpable via an intra-pelvic approach has not yet been determined. ...