Long fusions to the sacrum are the most common reasons for extending the instrumentation to the pelvis during complex spine surgery, according to an article published in Spine.
Fixation at the lumbosacral junction can be a challenge for spine surgeons and poor bone quality of the sacrum, complex regional anatomy and biomechanical forces at the lumbosacral junction can contribute to a high rate of instrumentation-related problems, according to the article.
After a literature review, researchers recommend that spine surgeons performing complex spinal reconstruction should be familiar with all techniques and their potential risks and complications. The treatment should be based on the individual patient's anatomy and the surgeon's experience.
Read the abstract for "Sacropelvic Fixation: Techniques and Complications."
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Fixation at the lumbosacral junction can be a challenge for spine surgeons and poor bone quality of the sacrum, complex regional anatomy and biomechanical forces at the lumbosacral junction can contribute to a high rate of instrumentation-related problems, according to the article.
After a literature review, researchers recommend that spine surgeons performing complex spinal reconstruction should be familiar with all techniques and their potential risks and complications. The treatment should be based on the individual patient's anatomy and the surgeon's experience.
Read the abstract for "Sacropelvic Fixation: Techniques and Complications."
Read other coverage on spine surgery studies:
- Study Suggests Physicians Screen Boys and Girls Broadly for Best Results in Scoliosis Detection
- Study: Treating Severe Spinal Deformity Should Have a Multidisciplinary Approach
- Iliac Wing Fixation Could Improve Lumbosacral Fusion Rates