Image-guided percutaneous osteosynthesis
Image-guided percutaneous bone fixation (screws, pins) for certain fractures without open surgery.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Selected sacral, pelvic, femoral neck fractures amenable to percutaneous fixation.
Procedure
CT/fluoroscopy-guided screw placement through skin. Duration varies.
Risks
Screw malposition, nerve/vessel injury, infection.
Recovery
Orthopedic co-management.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry