Open-Book Pelvic Ring Injury: Pubic Symphysis Fixation

Study Open-Book Pelvic Ring Injury: Pubic Symphysis Fixation through an immersive first-person surgical case from the Bone Reconstruction channel on Surgie. The module focuses on management of "open book" pelvic ring injury (pubic symphysis dislocation), reduction and anterior fixation of the pubic symphysis, and surgical access with bladder protection.

Procedure Overview

The case is organized for structured review of surgical anatomy, procedural sequencing, instrument handling, reduction or reconstruction strategy, implant positioning, and intraoperative verification. Expert narration connects the visual field with the decisions documented during the procedure.

What You Will Observe

• Management of "open book" pelvic ring injury (pubic symphysis dislocation)
• Reduction and anterior fixation of the pubic symphysis
• Surgical access with bladder protection
• Use of temporary screws for controlled reduction
• Application of plates for definitive fixation
• Pelvic ring stability and early rehabilitation

Key Technical Decisions

• Positioning and Access
• Exposure and Preparation
• Provisional Reduction
• Definitive Fixation
• Closure and Verification

Included With This Training

• Technical PDF summarizing the procedure, operative sequence, and key review points.

Learning Format

First-person operative footage, surgeon-led narration, and case-based visual review designed to support preparation before supervised clinical training.

Educational notice: This content supports professional education and does not replace formal training, institutional protocols, patient-specific planning, or supervised clinical judgment.