Method for minimally invasive treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries with an internal anterior fixator and posterior iliosacral screws

摘要

The instant invention is a novel method for definitive pelvic stabilization. The method uses the already established principles of anterior external fixation combined with internal hardware placed in a minimally invasive fashion. Pedicle screws are affixed to the ilia and a rigid, bowed fixation rod is connected between the pedicle screws. Preferably the pedicle screws are attached to the supra-acetabular area of each of the ilium of the pelvis and the fixation rod is bowed anteriorly away from the pelvis.

主权项

1. A surgical method for minimally invasive treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries comprising the steps of:
affixing at least one fixation means to each of the first and second ilium of the pelvis; subcutaneously tunneling a single, rigid, anteriorly bowed rod from one of said fixation means on one ilium to another of said fixation means on the other ilium; attaching the first end of said anteriorly bowed rod to at least one of said fixation means on said first ilium; and attaching the second end of said anteriorly bowed rod to at least one of said fixation means on said second ilium.