Acetabular Fractures
Conditions
Keywords
both column screw, percutaneous fixation, acetabulum
Brief summary
The concepts of the Both Column Fixation Corridor (BCFC) and Both Column Screws (BCS) have emerged as innovative approaches in orthopedic surgery yet have not been extensively explored in the literature. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and potential advantages of this novel screw fixation technique, thereby filling the existing gap in knowledge and establishing standards for its application.
Detailed description
Pelvic CT data will be collected from 400 healthy adults, including 200 males and 200 females. The Synapse software will be utilized to simulate the placement of both anterior and posterior Both Column Screws (BCS) in the Both Column Fixation Corridor (BCFC). Screws will be virtually implanted into the BCFC using the Ozturk Procedure, a technique developed based on clinical practice. Measurements will include the thickness and length of each BCS for both anterior (aBCS) and posterior (pBCS) placements, as well as the distances from the screw centers to the spina iliaca anterior superior (SIAS). Additionally, the necessary caudo-cranial (CCT) and centro-lateral tilts (CLT) for achieving axial fluoroscopic visualization of the BCFC will be measured.
Interventions
PROCEDUREVirtual placement of lag screws in both columns of the acetabulum on 3D pelvic CT models.
The intervention aims to simulate a percutaneous fixation technique that could be applied in a real surgical environment, offering insights into the potential for personalized surgical planning and optimization of outcomes for patients with acetabular fractures. This virtual approach allows for the exploration of various screw placement strategies without the ethical and practical constraints of direct clinical experimentation.
Sponsors
Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
SCREENING
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adults aged 18 to 65 years. * Both male and female participants. * Participants with healthy pelvic anatomy as determined by CT imaging, without any previous fractures, deformities, or surgical interventions that could alter the pelvic structure.
Exclusion criteria
* History of pelvic or acetabular fractures. * Previous pelvic surgeries that could alter the anatomical structure. * Conditions significantly affecting bone quality, such as osteoporosis or metabolic bone diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Successful Visualization of Both Column Fixation Corridor (BCFC) and Placement of Both Column Screws (BCS) | up to 3 months | This measure evaluates whether the axial fluoroscopic image of the BCFC can be successfully demonstrated across all participant populations, regardless of gender, and whether it's feasible to place two BCS within the BCFC, one anterior and one posterior, in the surgical treatment of pelvic and acetabular fractures. It also examines gender-specific anatomical variations associated with the BCFC and BCS and their implications for surgical planning. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed