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Semin intervent Radiol 2002; 19(3): 257-264
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35331
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Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Acetabular Fractures Under Computed Tomography Guidance

Patrick Eude1 , Christophe Trojani2 , Ghislaine Eude1 , Sebastien Piche2 , Charles Aboulker1 , Fernand de Peretti2
  • 1Department of Radiology, Hôpital Saint-Roch, Nice, France
  • 2Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital Saint-Roch, Nice, France
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07 November 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

For years, radiologists have been able to perform embolization of pelvic arteries in patients with massive life-threatening hemorrhage. Interventional radiology has now become a safe way to treat unstable traumatic injuries of the pelvic girdle. Percutaneous screw fixation of acetabular fractures under computed tomography (CT) guidance is a quick and very precise method that avoids most of the troubles seen in open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or in lengthy traction treatment. We present here our first conclusions based on a series of 16 patients operated on for nondisplaced or slightly displaced acetabular fractures.

KEYWORDS

Acetabulum - fractures - CT - interventional procedure

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