Clinical and radiological outcomes of antegrade posterior column screw fixation of the acetabulum.

Introduction: Antegrade posterior column screw fixation (APCS) provides stable fixation while reducing the complications related to dual acetabular approaches. The objective of this study was to present the radiological and clinical outcomes of fixation of the posterior column of the acetabulum through a single anterior approach.

Hypothesis: APCS will produce better clinical and radiological outcomes relative to not placing any screws in the posterior column.

Complications and outcomes in 69 consecutive patients with floating hip.

Background: Floating hip is a rare and potentially serious injury. The objective of this study was to evaluate our management strategy for patients with floating hip.

Hypothesis: A standardized strategy with specialised multidisciplinary management is associated with a low mortality rate.

Role of 3D intraoperative imaging in orthopedic and trauma surgery.

Intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging is now feasible because of recent technological advances such as 3D cone-beam CT (CBCT) and flat-panel X-ray detectors (FPDs). These technologies reduce the radiation dose to the patient and surgical team. The aim of this study is to review the advantages of 3D intraoperative imaging in orthopedic and trauma surgery by answering the following 5 questions: What are its technical principles? CBCT with a FPD produces non-distorted digital images and frees up the surgical field.