APC-3

AP Compression

APC compression

 

Indications

 

Non Operative

- < 2.5 cm displacement

- indicates SS and ST intact

- nil posterior opening

 

Operative

 

1.  > 2.5 cm

- single anterior plate through Pfannelstiel incision

 

2.  Posterior SIJ disruption

- reduction and posterior stabilisation

- usually with SI screws