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Review
. 2023 Mar;143(3):1311-1321.
doi: 10.1007/s00402-021-04278-0. Epub 2021 Dec 2.

Perioperative management of acetabular and pelvic fractures: evidence-based recommendations

Ramakanth R Yakkanti  1 , Neil V Mohile  1 , Wayne B Cohen-Levy  2 , Sagie Haziza  3 , Matthew J Lavelle  1 , Krishna G Bellam  4 , Stephen M Quinnan  5
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Review

Perioperative management of acetabular and pelvic fractures: evidence-based recommendations

Ramakanth R Yakkanti et al. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

Purpose: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons does not currently provide clinical practice guidelines for management of PAF. Accordingly, this article aims to review and consolidate the relevant historical and recent literature in important topics pertaining to perioperative management of PAF.

Methods: A thorough literature review using PubMed, Cochrane and Embase databases was performed to assess preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative management of PAF fracture. Topics reviewed included: time from injury to definitive fixation, the role of inferior vena cava filters (IVCF), tranexamic acid (TXA) use, intraopoperative cell salvage, incisional negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), intraoperative antibiotic powder use, heterotopic ossification prophylaxis, and pre- and postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis.

Results: A total of 126 articles pertaining to the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative management of PAF were reviewed. Articles reviewed by topic include 13 articles pertaining to time to fixation, 23 on IVCF use, 14 on VTE prophylaxis, 20 on TXA use, 10 on cell salvage, 10 on iNPWT 14 on intraoperative antibiotic powder and 20 on HO prophylaxis. An additional eight articles were reviewed to describe background information. Five articles provided information for two or more treatment modalities and were therefore included in multiple categories when tabulating the number of articles reviewed per topic.

Conclusion: The literature supports the use of radiation therapy for HO prophylaxis, early (< 5 days from injury) surgical intervention and the routine use of intraoperative TXA. The literature does not support the routine use of iNPWT or IVCF. There is inadequate information to make a recommendation regarding the use of cell salvage and wound infiltration with antibiotic powder. While the routine use of chemical VTE prophylaxis is recommended, there is insufficient evidence to recommend the optimal agent and duration of therapy.

Keywords: Acetabular fracture; Concept review; Heterotopic ossification; Pelvic fracture; Time to fixation; Tranexamic acid.

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