Radiological measurements for postoperative evaluation of quality of reduction of unstable pelvic ring fractures: Advantages and limitations.

摘要

Fractures of the pelvis continue to be challenging cases for most trauma surgeons.Disruption of the pelvic ring due to severe pelvic trauma may result in distortion of pelvic symmetry and pelvic instability. Complications, which are related to suboptimal bone healing and to various degrees of inability of load transfer from the trunk to the lower limbs, render the anatomical restoration and operative stabilisation of the pelvic ring an imperative aim.12"20 It has been shown that following pelvic injuries the long term functional outcome is closely associated with the anatomical reduction of the pelvic ring.