A new minimally invasive U-shaped lumbopelvic stabilization technique

We present our technique and also present preliminary results from 10 cases. We did not observe soft tissue-related complications in any patient. Implant removal was performed twice, to release healthy disks and because of implant prominence. One patient required revision surgery because of implant loosening due to osteoporosis, and one patient required revision surgery due to screw cap loosening. Postsurgical mobilization was good in all patients without further injuries; however, polytraumatized patients were limited by additional injuries. Thus, minimally invasive U-shaped lumbopelvic stabilization is a useful technique combining the soft tissue-related advantages of minimally invasive surgical techniques as well as a theoretically very rigid construct caused by strong implants.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research