Is the Implant in Bone? The Accuracy of CT and Fluoroscopic Imaging for Detecting Malpositioned Pelvic Screw and SI Fusion Implants

CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that intraoperative CT imaging allows surgeons to make the best decision regarding implant position prior to leaving the operating room, thus potentially improving patient safety and unplanned returns to the operating room.Level of Evidence: V.PMID:34552409 | PMC:PMC8259187

Source: Iowa orthopaedic journal - September 23, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jose E San Miguel-Ruiz David Polly Melissa Albersheim Jonathan Sembrano Takashi Takahashi Paul Lender Christopher T Martin Source Type: research