Retrograde posterior column acetabular screw: robotically assisted and CT-guided minimally invasive procedure
摘要
The aim of this operation is to stabilise a T-type acetabular fracture against secondary dislocation and to restore the patientʼs preoperative functionality.
IndicationsAn 88-year-old patient with severe pain and immobility due to a T-type acetabular fracture (Letournel & Judet: associated fracture; AO: 62B2).
ContraindicationsGeneral surgical contraindications.
Surgical techniqueThis surgery was performed in a 3D-Navigation Hybrid Operating Room, the Robotic Suite (Brainlab, Munich, Germany). The setup includes a navigation unit (Curve Navigation System) a movable robotic 3D cone beam computed tomography unit (Loop-X), a robotic arm (Cirq Arm System), 3D mixed reality glasses (for planning), and a wall monitor (Buzz).
A step-by-step video is available online.
Follow-upImmediate full weight-bearing, active and passive joint mobilisation through physiotherapy on the first postoperative day, pain medication as required.
EvidenceNavigated surgeries of the pelvis (ring and acetabulum) have become standard practice, while robotic assistance is increasingly used, demonstrating very good outcomes and promising accuracy rates.