British Association of Pelvic & Acetabular Surgeon

The authors concluded that implant prominence & wound-related complications are relatively frequent after triangular osteosynthesis; however, this technique remains reliable for complex spinopelvic injuries. Dive into the review & meta-analysis below! boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.130…

Here is a new case by Dr. Malcolm R. Debaun and @DukeHealth. PELVIC RING AND ACETABULAR FRACTURE IN 30M This case will be debated at the FOT Pelvic Acetabular Course 2026 in Tampa, Florida, May 8, 2026. How would you manage this #orthotwitter? Vote on this case for CME: orthobullets.tiny.us/bdvkvpen

A reminder that the NHFD is expanding to include pelvic fractures from January. Get prepared by checking out all our support resources: 🔹 Datasets: bit.ly/4qazweU 🔹 FAQs: bit.ly/48YCYTZ 🔹 Webinar: bit.ly/4pkwow1

Delayed surgery (>48h) for pelvic ring injuries heightens systemic complications (sepsis, AKI, pneumonia, mortality). While timing is critical, injury severity, resource allocation & trauma system inefficiencies also impact outcomes. #OrthopedicTrauma #TraumaCare #JoTACS #TraumaSurg #SurgTwitter #SoMe4Surgery #MedTwitter #MedEd #EmergencyMedicine journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citati…

Here is a clip from our latest CoinFlips & Controversies Webinar Implant Discussion, titled “Vertical Shear Pelvic Ring Injury in 38M”. In this CoinClip, Dr. Krishna Chandra Vemulapalli* from University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health and Dr. Conor P. Kleweno from the University of Washington School of Medicine discuss streamlined skeletal traction with the Arbutus kit when performing definitive fixation of a pelvic ring injury with the TrakPak Skeletal Traction Procedure Kit. Click here to watch the full CoinFlip & Controversies webinar on Orthobullets: orthobullets.tiny.us/11082025 *Disclosures: Dr. Vemulapalli is a paid consultant of Arbutus

Bleeding due to pelvic fracture is associated with high mortality. Treatment for pelvic hemorrhage must be tailored to the patient’s physiologic status. This article discusses “What You Need to Know” to provide optimal care for patients with severe pelvic fracture. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/fullte…

Eager to upskill in pelvic trauma? Join the SICOT PIONEER Virtual Training on Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures! 🗓️ Self-paced + live lectures 🔍 Emergency, fixation & revision surgery 👩‍⚕️ Special cases & fellowships Register now: bit.ly/2026-SICOT-vir… #Ortho #PelvicFractures

Trial coming Jan 2026 to include FFPs in NHFD submissions #NAFF

"Patient-Reported Outcomes After Traumatic Hemipelvectomy With Contralateral Acetabular Fracture" Rutz et al. bit.ly/4fAtuQB

"Predictors of Conversion Total Hip Arthroplasty After Surgically Managed Acetabulum Fractures" Schemitsch et al. Read online: bit.ly/45hyB4x

Here is a new case by Dr. Krishna C. Vemulapalli and @LCMCHealth. VERTICAL SHEAR PELVIC RING INJURY IN 38M How would you manage this #orthotwitter? Vote on this case for CME: orthobullets.tiny.us/5fvu4ksr

THA using a replace-in-situ technique shows promising results comparable to those reported for fix-and-replace techniques. #THA #HipArthroplasty #Fracture #Surgery @COTR_Adelaide @stuartcallary ow.ly/c6P950Wy3rk

Applications are now open for the prestigious American-British-Canadian (ABC) Travelling Fellowship 2025! A unique opportunity for BOA members to tour leading orthopaedic centres across North America. Open to consultants with less than 10 years in post. In partnership with Bone and Joint Journal (BJJ) and the BOA. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/3GYaD53

"Open Pelvic Ring Injury Following Childbirth Treated with External Fixation" Keshen et al. Read online: bit.ly/4lOw082

Placing the pubic cut 5 mm medial to the iliopectineal eminence during periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) reduces the risk of pubic root displacement, and may help reduce the risk of post-PAO anterior hip syndrome, enhancing postoperative recovery. #BJO #Hip ow.ly/UP8K50WvmVe

Acetabular distraction for the management of chronic pelvic discontinuity is a reliable technique with satisfactory outcomes and survivorship. #BJO #HipArthroplasty #Radiology @dr_rajeshortho @ApurveKris75002 @cmcdeepak @VinayKishore @sapsingi @kke1975 ow.ly/juFS50W2NXQ

Among patients with operative pelvic ring injuries, early surgical intervention was associated with a decreased risk of overall systemic complications including sepsis, deep venous thrombosis, acute kidney injury, myocardial infarction, and pneumonia. journals.lww.com/jtrauma/abstra…