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Pelvic & Acetabular Fracture Treatment - Stryker

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<strong>Pelvic</strong> Ring <strong>Fracture</strong> Types<br />

Pubis Symphysis Disruption<br />

Matta<br />

• Fixation of a pure disruption<br />

of the Symphysis Pubis using<br />

a dedicated MPS four or<br />

six-hole symphysis plate.<br />

A minimum of two 3.5 or 4.5mm<br />

cortical screws on either side of the<br />

symphysis allows for good support.<br />

Reduction/Fixation through the Symphysis (Anterior) surgical approach<br />

(Pfannenstiel Type approach).<br />

Iliac <strong>Fracture</strong><br />

Reduction/Fixation through the Ilioinguinal or Posterior <strong>Pelvic</strong> Ring surgical<br />

approaches.<br />

• One 6.5mm partially threaded<br />

cancellous screw inserted from the<br />

anterior-inferior iliac spine, passing<br />

1cm to 2cm above the acetabulum.<br />

• One 3.5mm independent lag screw in<br />

the iliac crest starting from the anterior<br />

branch.<br />

• One MPS Straight four-hole plate<br />

screwed over the fracture line in the<br />

area of the pelvic brim.<br />

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