Tension band wire for acetabular fracture fixation: a technical note.
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Abstract
Maintaining reduction of an acetabular fracture during internal fixation is difficult. A variety of clamps can be used to facilitate reduction, but they are cumbersome and may damage the sciatic nerve. We developed a simple and cost-effective technique for provisional reduction and fixation of acetabular fractures using 2 screws and a tension band wire.
Medical subject headings
- Acetabulum
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Fractures, Bone
Anatomy
- pelvis
- hip