Standalone Percutaneous Transiliac Plating of Vertically Unstable Sacral Fractures: Outcomes, Complications, and Recommendations

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Journal Eur Spine J

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2015 Apr 23

PMID 25900300

Citations 12

Authors

Mostafa A Ayoub

Hossam M Gad

Osama A Seleem

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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate results of a standalone percutaneous posterior plating of the vertically unstable sacral fractures, to analyze the influencing factors, to discuss encountered complications, and to express the related recommendations.

Methods: Forty two cases were included; all of them had type C vertical sacral fractures; and 16 cases had associated nerve roots injury. Subcutaneous 3.5-mm reconstruction plate was used in all cases, through vertical incisions in 28 cases and transverse incisions in 14 cases. Hannover pelvic outcome scoring system was implemented for results evaluation.

Results: The mean follow-up period was 22.1 ± 7.5 months; the mean operative time was 43.3 ± 7 min; the mean surgical incision length was 4.6 ± 1.1 cm. 14 cases had excellent scores, 16 cases had good scores, 6 cases had fair scores, and 6 cases had poor scores. Younger age groups had significantly better outcome (P = 0.015), whereas the comminuted sacrum had significantly worse score (P = 0.041). Final residual posterior displacements significantly improved (P = 0.001) in comparison to the initial displacement. The nerve roots injury had final significant recovery (P = 0.012). Transverse skin incisions had subjectively significant satisfaction (P = 0.017).

Conclusions: Percutaneous 3.5-mm reconstruction plate is a good alternative to percutaneous iliosacral screws in vertically unstable sacral fractures; especially in the presence of contraindication to the latter. It is simple procedure with minimal incisions; short operative time; less radiological exposure; good mechanical stability; and less iatrogenic injuries.

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