[Stabilization of the pelvic ring with photodynamic bone stabilization (IlluminOss™)]

Unfallchirurg. 2015 Mar;118(3):279-82. doi: 10.1007/s00113-015-2743-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We describe the case of an 88-year-old woman who presented with painful symptoms of the pelvis after low-energy trauma. Conservative treatment with pain therapy and pain-adapted mobilization was unsuccessful. Diagnostics showed a fragility fracture of the pelvic ring; therefore, we performed photodynamic bone stabilization (IlluminOss™) of the pubic bone and percutaneous cement-augmented fixation of the iliosacral joint assisted by computed tomography (CT) fluoroscopy. Imaging showed a stable healed fracture 4 months after surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bone Cements / radiation effects
  • Bone Cements / therapeutic use*
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Light
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / therapy*
  • Pelvic Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvic Bones / injuries*
  • Pelvic Bones / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Bone Cements