Repetitive posterior iliac crest autograft harvest resulting in an unstable pelvic fracture and infected non-union: case report and review of the literature

Autor: Ziran Navid M, Morgan Steven J, Smith Wade R, Oakley Matthew J, Ziran Bruce H
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Patient Safety in Surgery, Vol 1, Iss 1, p 6 (2007)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1754-9493
DOI: 10.1186/1754-9493-1-6
Popis: Abstract Fractures of the pelvic ring have been well studied, and the biomechanical relationship between the anterior and posterior elements is an important concept to understand these complex injuries. The vast majority of these injuries are due to trauma. However, in rare circumstances, autogenous bone graft harvesting may lead to an unstable pelvic ring. In this case report, we describe a rare complication in a 70-year old female patient who developed an unstable pelvis and an infected non-union secondary to repeated posterior iliac graft harvest. The orthopaedic surgeon should be aware of this detrimental complication associated with extensive or repeated posterior iliac crest graft harvest.
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