Indications Entry point Anterior in S1 body and inferior to the overlapping iliac cortical density (ICDs) in true lateral projection Trajectory Dangers
Tag: Pelvi-acetabulum surgery
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Approach to Pelvic Ring Injury Classification
Introduction Existing Young-Burgess (YB), Tile & AO/OTA classification systems for pelvic ring fractures demonstrate inconsistent and often only fair-to-moderate inter-observer reliability (kappa = 0.30–0.79), creating diagnostic variability that can impact treatment planning and communication among orthopedicians.1 A clear, stepwise, unified algorithm could improve trainee education, standardize radiographic interpretation, and aid…
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A THR After Acetabular ORIF and the 9 Intraoperative Tests That Matter
Today was one of those surgeries that stays with you not just for the technical challenge, but for what it teaches you as a growing orthopedic surgeon. Our patient was a 30-year-old male with painful AVN of the femoral head, years after an acetabular fracture that had been treated with…
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First Cuts, First Concerns: Avoiding the Sciatic Trap
Dated: July 15, 2025 So here we go – not quite Day 1, but definitely the beginning of something new. With two weeks of overlap before the official August 1 start, I reached B&B Hospital at 7:30 AM – early, eager, and quietly absorbing everything around me. As I waited…
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A New Chapter: Beginning My Fellowship Journey at B&B Hospital
I will be sharing my fellowship journey from my journal here. The posts will be backdated and hopefully I will catchup eventually. Dated: July 15, 2025 As I begin this fellowship training in Hip, Pelvi-Acetabulum, and Arthroplasty at B&B Hospital for one year, I felt like taking a step back…