Faster workflow for quicker recovery
Minimally invasive treatment of pelvic fractures is especially beneficial for older patients.
The Geriatric Trauma Center is part of the Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS) and is a member of Traumanetzwerk Zentralschweiz (TNW) – a trauma network for central Switzerland headed by LUKS.
The hybrid operating room at the Geriatric Trauma Center is equipped with a robotic C-arm.
Photo: Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS), Lucerne, Switzerland
Pelvic ring fractures on the rise
At the German Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Björn-Christian Link, MD, describes the benefits of minimally invasive treatment of pelvic fractures in older patients.
Photo: Marco Leibetseder
New workflow saves time
Minimally invasive screw fixation of a pelvic fracture means our patients are able to walk again just 24 hours after surgery.
Björn-Christian Link, MD
Joint Chief of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at LUKS.
He specializes in treating injuries of the lower extremities and pelvic fractures.
Establishing this hybrid room was the right decision
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