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Complications Associated With Pelvic External Fixation.

Christopher McDonald, Reza Firoozabadi, M L Routt

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    Pelvic external fixation for unstable ring injuries has a 19% risk of superficial pin-site infection, treatable with antibiotics. Long-term lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) damage is rare, but patients need counseling on these risks.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Medical Device Safety

    Background:

    • External fixators are crucial for unstable pelvic ring injuries.
    • Current data on pin-site infections and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) injury risks are limited for patient counseling.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence and risk factors for superficial and deep pin-site infections.
    • To assess the incidence and outcomes of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) damage.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective evaluation of 52 patients treated with pelvic external fixation for unstable pelvic ring disruption.
    • Analysis of factors associated with infection development and LFCN complications.

    Main Results:

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  • 19% of patients developed superficial pin-site infections; no deep infections occurred.
  • 6% experienced temporary LFCN irritation, with 2% having residual mild dysesthesias at 6 months.
  • No specific risk factors for infection were identified.

    • Conclusions:

    • Superficial pin-site infections are common but generally manageable with antibiotics, posing a low risk of deep infection.
    • The risk of long-term LFCN damage is low.
    • Perioperative counseling regarding these risks is essential for patients.