To study the outcome of sacro-iliac percutaneous screw fixation in unstable fractures of pelvic injuries

Abstract

Introduction: Percutaneous fixation of sacroiliac joint fractures and closed reduction gives advantages of limited blood loss, minimal invasion of compromised soft tissue, decreased infection rates and reduced operation time. The purpose of this study is to determine the outcome of sacroiliac percutaneous screw fixation of pelvic injuries in unstable fractures.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at Tirunelveli medical college hospital from 2017 to 2019 in patients underwent sacro-iliac percutaneous screw fixation in unstable fractures of pelvic injuries. Functional assessment of patients with Pelvic fractures was assessed by Majeed Score Scale. Patients follow up was taken at 4, 8, 12 weeks, 6 months and 1 year.