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Percutaneous screw fixation for sacral insufficiency fractures

A REVIEW OF THREE CASES

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Abstract

Sacral insufficiency fractures are traditionally treated with bed rest and analgesia. The importance of early rehabilitation is generally appreciated; but pain frequently delays this, resulting in prolonged hospital stay and the risk of complications related to immobility. We describe three women with sacral insufficiency fractures who were treated with percutaneous sacroiliac screws and followed up for a mean of 18 months (12 to 24). They had immediate pain relief, uncomplicated rehabilitation and uneventful healing.

Correspondence should be sent to Professor P. V. Giannoudis; e-mail: pgiannoudi@aol.com
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Journal

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume

Volume

89-B No.12 | Pages 1650 - 1653

Published

01 December 2007

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Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Senior Lecturer

Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, School of Medicine, Leeds University, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK.

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Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, School of Medicine, Leeds University, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK.

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Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, School of Medicine, Leeds University, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK.

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Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, School of Medicine, Leeds University, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK.

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