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Representative pre-operative X-ray images taken during admission for fragility fracture of the pelvic ring. (a) Pre-operative pelvic anteroposterior view. (b) Pre-operative pelvic inlet view. (c) Pre-operative pelvic outlet view.
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The diagnosis of Type IIIa FFPs, displaced left ilium and left pubic rami fracture was made by X-ray and CT (Fig. 1).
Representative post-operative X-ray images taken following surgical repair of fragility fracture of the pelvic ring. (a) Post-operative pelvic anteroposterior view. (b) Post-operative pelvic inlet view. (c) Post-operative pelvic outlet view.
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Constructs were made using two reconstruction contoured plates (Locking Compression Plate [LCP ] 3.5 mm, Synthes) bridging the medial edge and middle part of the fracture, with bi-cortical screws using the locking holes where possible (Fig. 2).
Post-operative computed tomography coronal views. Computed tomography images showing the process of union of the fracture site at (a) 5, (b) 12 and (c) 19 months after surgery reveal that union occurred between 12 and 19 months post-operatively.
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This revealed delayed union of the fracture (Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5).
Post-operative computed tomography sagittal views. Computed tomography images showing the process of union of the fracture site at (a) 5, (b) 12 and (c) 19 months after surgery reveal that union occurred between 12 and 19 months post-operatively.
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This revealed delayed union of the fracture (Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5).