Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Language
English
Publication Date
9-15-2023
Journal
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
DOI
10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00190
PMID
37450836
Abstract
Pelvic ring injuries and acetabular fractures can be complex and challenging to treat. Orthopaedic trauma surgeons scrutinize pelvic radiographs and accompanying CT images for the osseous details that help create a thorough patient-specific preoperative plan. While the osseous details are incredibly important, the surrounding soft-tissue structures are equally as critical and can have a tremendous effect on both the patient and the surgeon. These findings may change surgery timing, dictate the need for additional surgeons or multidisciplinary teams, and determine the treatment sequence. The structures and potential clinical findings reviewed and demonstrated through example images should be sought out during physical examination and correlative preoperative imaging review. Combining all the available osseous and nonosseous information with a detailed approach helps the surgeon predict potential pitfalls and adjust surgical plans before incision. Maximizing the accuracy of the preoperative planning process can streamline treatment algorithm development and ultimately contribute to the best possible clinical patient outcome.
Keywords
Humans, Fractures, Bone, Acetabulum, Fracture Fixation, Internal, Pelvis, Radiography, Hip Fractures, Pelvic Bones
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Eastman, Jonathan G; Warner, Stephen J; Saiz, Augustine M; et al., "Imaging of Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma: Part 2, Soft-Tissue Findings" (2023). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 4012.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthmed_docs/4012