Articles: unstable-pelvic-fracture.
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · Nov 2020
ReviewUse of INFIX for managing unstable anterior pelvic ring injuries: A systematic review.
Subcutaneous screw rod system which is popularly known as Pelvic internal fixator (INFIX) has emerged as an alternative to external fixators in management of unstable pelvic injuries. INFIX has shown various advantages over external fixation such as reduced infection rate and patient morbidity. However, it has its own set of complications such as lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury, heterotopic ossification, femoral nerve palsy etc. We intended to conduct a systematic review of the current literature to assess outcomes and complications with INFIX technique of fixation. ⋯ This analysis supports the use of INFIX in management of unstable pelvis fractures where anterior fixation is required.