Nicholas Marc Beckmann MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Susanna Claire Spence MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Manickam Kumaravel MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1) Describe the osseous fixation pathways (OFPs) used for percutaneous fixation of pelvic and acetabular fractures 2) Demonstrate the optimal radiographic views for assessing hardware placement in each OFP 3) Discuss general clinical indications for use of each OFP

Discussion of evolution of percutaneous pelvic fixation and osseous fixation pathways (OFPs) Discussion of osseous anatomy of the pelvis using 3D volume rendered and virtual radiograph CT images Discussion of indications for percutaneous pelvic fixation instead of traditional open fixation. Discussion of intra-operative fluoroscopic assessment of pelvic stability and percutenous screw placement for the major pelvic OFPs: Anterior column Inferior pubic ramus AIIS to posterior ilium Gluteus medius pillar Iliac crest Posterior acetabular column Sacroiliac Sacral Discussion of radiograph and CT assessment of percutaneous pelvic fixation and examples of appropriately and malpositioned hardware in pelvic OFPs   

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Beckmann, N, Spence, S, Kumaravel, M, Radiographic Assessment of Osseous Fixation Pathways in Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000351.html