Routine Postoperative Computed Tomography Scans Following Posterior Pelvic Fixation of Pelvic Ring Fractures: A Survey of (OTA) Orthopaedic Traumatologists.
David M ThompsonAlfred Gianni RicciJohn C P FloydAchraf H JardalyBruce H ZiranRobert M HarrisPublished in: Journal of orthopaedic trauma (2022)
The routine use of postoperative CTs following posterior fixation of pelvic ring fractures is a controversial topic. Although we recognize the role for postoperative CT scans in select patients, our study questions the clinical utility of these scans in all patients and in conclusion do not recommend this protocol.