Publications by authors named "Lloret-Peiro C"

Introduction: Intrapelvic suprapectineal plates play an important role in acetabular fracture fixation. However, the shape of these implants may interfere with the quality of reduction evaluations using plain X-rays. We sought to evaluate this artifact and its relationship with CT findings.

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  • * In a review of 22 cases, it was found that these plates affected the visibility of the weight-bearing surface in 75.3% of instances and disrupted three oblique X-ray views in 43.9% of cases.
  • * The findings suggest that due to the impact on imaging quality, CT scans should be considered for postoperative assessments of complex acetabular fractures to ensure better surgical outcomes.
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