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INFIX/EXFIX: Innovation managing pelvic fractures in difficult scenarios
R Bagga, AP Shetty, RM Kanna, S Rajasekaran
Departments of Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
A P Shetty
Departments of Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
India
Pelvic fractures complicated by the presence of visceral injuries, open fractures and urethral or bladder injuries pose a significant challenge to treat. In these conditions internal fixation is usually contraindicated. External fixators, though a potential solution, have disadvantages like loss of reduction, pin tract infection and loosening. INFIX, a novel technique has been effective in managing anterior ring fractures and can be used as a substitute for internal fixation. We describe use of INFIX as EXFIX in three case scenarios where passing INFIX rod internally was precluded with favorable outcomes.
How to cite this article:
Bagga R, Shetty A P, Kanna R M, Rajasekaran S. INFIX/EXFIX: Innovation managing pelvic fractures in difficult scenarios.J Postgrad Med 2019;65:177-180
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How to cite this URL:
Bagga R, Shetty A P, Kanna R M, Rajasekaran S. INFIX/EXFIX: Innovation managing pelvic fractures in difficult scenarios. J Postgrad Med [serial online] 2019 [cited 2022 May 26 ];65:177-180
Available from: https://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=2019;volume=65;issue=3;spage=177;epage=180;aulast=Bagga;type=0 |
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