Spring Plates as a Valid Additional Fixation in Comminuted Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures: A Retrospective
Domenico De Mauro1,2, Giuseppe Rovere1,2, Lorenzo Are1,2
1Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Spring plates offer a viable additional fixation method for comminuted posterior wall acetabular fractures. This study found positive clinical and radiological outcomes in patients treated with spring plates.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Posterior wall acetabular fractures are common.
- Various fixation techniques exist, including plates and screws.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of spring plates for comminuted posterior wall acetabular fractures.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, multicenter observational study.
- Included 46 patients with comminuted posterior wall acetabular fractures treated with spring plates.
- Diagnosis confirmed with radiographs and CT scans.
Main Results:
- Mean follow-up of 33.4 months.
- Patients allowed full weight-bearing at an average of 8.2 weeks post-surgery.
- Spring plates were used in conjunction with overlapping reconstruction plates.
Conclusions:
- Spring plates are a viable additional fixation option for posterior wall acetabular fractures.
- The study indicates positive outcomes with this technique.
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