Provisional Minifragment Plate Fixation of Acetabular Fractures—A Technical Trick

paythelady.61 shared this article with you from Inoreader Provisional Minifragment Plate Fixation of Acetabular Fractures—A Technical Trick Via Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Most Popular Articles Summary: Acetabular fractures may not always be amenable to classic clamp-assisted reductions and interfragmentary lag screw fixation. The routine clamp-assisted reductions with limited osseous territory availability can inhibit typical 3.5-mm reconstruction plate application. Provisional minifragment plate fixation of these fracture patterns with subsequent clamp removal allows for definitive plate application. The provisional minifragment plates may also be retained to theoretically augment fixation. The authors present a step-by-step technique and clinical series of 57 patients demonstrating provisional minifragment fixation of elementary (n = 8) and associated (n = 49) acetabular fractures. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.