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Postoperative Management
– AP plain radiograph, CT if required, rarely oblique view films
after application of Pelvic C-Clamp and during follow-up.
– Do not use the Pelvic C-Clamp to lift the patient.
– Wound closure; extended incisions may require a coapting
skin suture.
– Continuing injury management according to polytrauma pro-
tocols.
– The nail insertion sites must be meticulously disinfected and
dressed.
– Should the patient need to be moved, he/she should on no
account be placed on his/her side as this could cause one of
the nails to penetrate the bone excessively.
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Removal
The Pelvic C-Clamp is removed prior to definitive treatment of
the posterior pelvic ring injury.
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Synthes
Pelvic C-Clamp
Technique Guide
