Standard practice in the treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries: an international survey
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Published:2023-06-17
Issue:9
Volume:47
Page:2301-2318
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ISSN:0341-2695
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Container-title:International Orthopaedics
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language:en
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Short-container-title:International Orthopaedics (SICOT)
Author:
Klingebiel Felix Karl-LudwigORCID, Hasegawa Morgan, Parry Joshua, Balogh Zsolt J., Sen Ramesh Kumar, Kalbas Yannik, Teuben Michel, Halvachizadeh Sascha, Pape Hans-Christoph, Pfeifer Roman, Al-Rouk Turki Bashir, Balogh Zsolt J., Ganse Bergita, Hanschen Marc, Hasani Ilir, Klingebiel Felix Karl-Ludwig, Korobushkin Gleb, Kumabe Yohei, McCaul Jeannie, Parry Joshua A., Rashed Mohamed, Saveski Jordan, Sharma Hemant, Zarti Mohammed, Pfeifer Roman, Zelle Boris A.,
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
Unstable pelvic ring injury can result in a life-threatening situation and lead to long-term disability. Established classification systems, recently emerged resuscitative and treatment options as well as techniques, have facilitated expansion in how these injuries can be studied and managed. This study aims to access practice variation in the management of unstable pelvic injuries around the globe.
Methods
A standardized questionnaire including 15 questions was developed by experts from the SICOT trauma committee (Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie) and then distributed among members. The survey was conducted online for one month in 2022 with 358 trauma surgeons, encompassing responses from 80 countries (experience > 5 years = 79%). Topics in the questionnaire included surgical and interventional treatment strategies, classification, staging/reconstruction procedures, and preoperative imaging. Answer options for treatment strategies were ranked on a 4-point rating scale with following options: (1) always (A), (2) often (O), (3) seldom (S), and (4) never (N). Stratification was performed according to geographic regions (continents).
Results
The Young and Burgess (52%) and Tile/AO (47%) classification systems were commonly used. Preoperative three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) scans were utilized by 93% of respondents. Rescue screws (RS), C-clamps (CC), angioembolization (AE), and pelvic packing (PP) were observed to be rarely implemented in practice (A + O: RS = 24%, CC = 25%, AE = 21%, PP = 25%). External fixation was the most common method temporized fixation (A + O = 71%). Percutaneous screw fixation was the most common definitive fixation technique (A + O = 57%). In contrast, 3D navigation techniques were rarely utilized (A + O = 15%). Most standards in treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries are implemented equally across the globe. The greatest differences were observed in augmented techniques to bleeding control, such as angioembolization and REBOA, more commonly used in Europe (both), North America (both), and Oceania (only angioembolization).
Conclusion
The Young-Burgess and Tile/AO classifications are used approximately equally across the world. Initial non-invasive stabilization with binders and temporary external fixation are commonly utilized, while specific haemorrhage control techniques such as pelvic packing and angioembolization are rarely and REBOA almost never considered. The substantial regional differences’ impact on outcomes needs to be further explored.
Funder
University of Zurich
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Surgery
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