Reduction and Fixation of Bilateral Sacroiliac Fracture-Dislocations with Pelvic Brim Screws and Robotic-Assisted Lumbopelvic Fixation: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2024 Oct 11;14(4). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.23.00428. eCollection 2024 Oct 1.

Abstract

Case: A 53-year-old man with bilateral sacroiliac (SI) fracture-dislocations underwent open reduction internal fixation with subsequent loss of fixation. Revision involved the placement of pelvic brim screws and robotic-assisted lumbopelvic fixation, resulting in minimal blood loss and soft-tissue injury. At 3-month follow-up, the patient had healed and was advanced to full weight-bearing status.

Conclusion: Percutaneous SI screws and robotic-assisted spinopelvic fixation effectively managed bilateral SI fracture-dislocations, despite narrow osseous corridors, providing adequate stabilization while minimizing complications. The combination of these 2 techniques helped overcome anatomical limitations and reduced technical challenges, leading to a successful short-term outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Screws*
  • Fracture Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Fracture Dislocation / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal* / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal* / methods
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Bones / injuries
  • Pelvic Bones / surgery
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / methods
  • Sacroiliac Joint* / diagnostic imaging
  • Sacroiliac Joint* / injuries
  • Sacroiliac Joint* / surgery
  • Spinal Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Fractures / surgery