Implant removal

  1. Dalal SA, Burgess AR, Siegel JH, et al. Pelvic fracture in multiple trauma: classification by mechanism is key to pattern of organ injury, resuscitative requirements, and outcome. J Trauma. 1989 Jul;29(7):981–1000; discussion 1000–1002.
  2. Georgiadis GM, Gove NK, Smith AD, et al. Removal of the less invasive stabilization system. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Sep;18(8):562–564.
  3. Hinsche AF, Giannoudis PV, Smith RM. Fluoroscopy-based multiplanar image guidance for insertion of sacroiliac screws. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2002 Feb(395):135–144.
  4. Matta JM, Saucedo T. Internal fixation of pelvic ring fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1989 May(242):83–97.
  5. Pattison G, Reynolds J, Hardy J. Salvaging a stripped drive connection when removing screws. Injury. 1999 Jan;30(1):74–75.
  6. Routt ML Jr, Nork SE, Mills WJ. Percutaneous fixation of pelvic ring disruptions. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2000 Jun(375):15–29.
  7. Templeman D, Schmidt A, Freese J, et al. Proximity of iliosacral screws to neurovascular structures after internal fixation. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1996 Aug(329):194–198.
  8. Weil YA, Nousiainen MT, Helfet DL. Removal of an iliosacral screw entrapping the L5 nerve root after failed posterior pelvic ring fixation: a case report. J Orthop Trauma. 2007 Jul;21(6):414–417.
  9. Zwingmann J, Sudkamp NP, Konig B, et al. Intra- and postoperative complications of navigated and conventional techniques in percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation after pelvic fractures: Results from the German Pelvic Trauma Registry. Injury. 2013 Dec;44(12):1765–1772.

  1. Brown OL, Dirschl DR, Obremskey WT. Incidence of hardware-related pain and its effect on functional outcomes after open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2001 May;15(4):271–274.
  2. Buckley RE, Moran CG, Apivatthakakul T. AO Principles of Fracture Management. 3rd ed. Stuttgart New York: Thieme; 2017.
  3. Buckley RE. Fracture healing: Does hardware removal enhance patient outcomes? Orthopedic Trauma Directions. 2009;7(06):1–9.
  4. Golbakhsh M, Sadaat M, Noughani F, et al. The Impact of Psychological Factors on Device Removal Surgery. Trauma Mon. 2016 May;21(2):e25871.
  5. Meinberg EG, Agel J, Roberts CS, et al. Fracture and Dislocation Classification Compendium-2018. J Orthop Trauma. 2018 Jan;32 Suppl 1:S1–s170.
  6. Orozco Delclós R. Errores en la Osteosíntesis. Barcelona: Masson; 1993.
  7. Twaddle B. Implant removal. Dübendorf: AOTrauma; 2013.