Abstract
To improve the accuracy of pinning at the iliac crest during external fixation of the unstable pelvic fracture, an aiming device has been innovated. The device consists of 3 parts: a sleeve, a handle and guide points. The guide points were designed to grasp the iliac crest to allow proper pin fixation. The device has been used in 50 patients who had unstable fractures of their pelvises. All pins were in proper position with out loosening at the time the pins were removed. The use of this device has given encouraging results.
The abstracts were prepared by Professor Jegan Krishnan. Correspondence should be addressed to him at the Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park 5047, Australia.
