Management of Complex Pelvic Fracture with Associated Both Column Acetabular Fracture Judet-Letournel Type and a Coccygeal Fracture in a Severe Polytrauma Patient

Abstract

Comprehensive emergency managements and early stabilization are pivotal upon treating complex pelvic and acetabular fractures. A thorough operative strategy is required to determine the best operative approach based on the patient’s general condition, available facilities, and surgeon preferences in such complex fracture configuration. Advanced technique of the fixation is necessary during a skillful execution of surgery in order to achieve good treatment results. An 18-years-old female crushed by a bus upon crossing street, presented with hypovolemic shock with ISS polytrauma score 50 consisting of right acetabular associated both column fracture, bilateral pelvic fracture anteroposterior compression type 3, and coccygeal fracture with bilateral drop foot. She underwent emergency laparotomy, had her ovary, bladder, and intestine primarily sutured, and then we immobilized the pelvic using anterior frame external fixator, which was maintained for 6 days. Upon stable condition, we performed right ilioinguinal approach and modified Stoppa with lateral window for the left side, while Kocher-Langenbeck technique was used to approach the posterior acetabular column. Postoperative radiology showed an adequate internal fixation in both right acetabular columns, successful reconstruction of pelvic ring which was fixated the left ischium, left superior and inferior pubic rami, and full restoration of left sacroiliac joint disruption. Majeed pelvic outcome score was 54, while Hannover pelvic outcome score was good and the patient was able to sit without pain 2 months postoperative. Management of complex pelvic-acetabular-coccygeal fracture requires a holistic chain of treatment by emphasizing the prompt emergency management, accurate preoperative planning, and excellent execution of reconstructive surgical strategy to achieve satisfactory outcome.

Keywords

• polytrauma
• associated both column acetabular fracture
• pelvic fracture
• coccygeal fracture
• case report