Acute Pubic Rami Fractures of the Pelvis Treated with Calcium Phosphate

A bone scaffolding technique using calcium phosphate was presented as a minimally invasive procedure for treating acute pubic rami fractures. This procedure solves the problems of fracture pain and early mobilization. Calcium phosphate stabilizes and augments natural cancellous bone fractures. Calcium phosphate is a flow-able material injected into pubic rami fractures percutaneously. The findings from this study demonstrate the technique to be safe, reproducible, affording immediate pain relief and allowing early mobilization. The benefits from this treatment is, the length of stay from hospitalization is shortened, opioid medication decreased and comorbidities associated with prolonged bed rest and limited mobility lessened.