Complex spinopelvic fractures often require close collaboration between Orthopaedic Trauma and Spine Surgery teams, given the challenging nature of these injuries. Whether resulting from high-velocity trauma or low-impact falls in elderly patients (such as sacral insufficiency fractures), these injuries can be debilitating. Over the past few years, Dr. Malcolm DeBaun, MD, director of Orthopaedic Trauma and assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr, MD, PhD, professor and chief of Endoscopic Spine Surgery, have worked together to pioneer novel minimally-invasive treatments for these fractures.
Utilizing the latest percutaneous and robotic-assisted surgical techniques, Dr. DeBaun and Dr. Abd-El-Barr have significantly improved patient outcomes by offering less invasive alternatives to traditional open surgeries. These advanced methods reduce the risk of complications, such as wound healing issues, and facilitate faster recovery, allowing patients to return to normal activities sooner.
In recognition of their efforts, they have recently published two peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals, further advancing the spine and trauma surgery field. Their collaboration continues to set the standard for innovative care in complex spinopelvic fracture management.
Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Spinopelvic Fixation for Traumatic Sacral Fractures: Case Series Investigating Early Safety and Efficacy. Hardigan AA, Tabarestani TQ, Dibble CF, Johnson E, Wang TY, Albanese J, Karikari IO, DeBaun MR, Abd-El-Barr MM. World Neurosurg. 2023 Jun 12:S1878-8750(23)00786-6. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.06.018.
Reduction and Fixation of Bilateral Sacroiliac Fracture-Dislocations with Pelvic Brim Screws and Robotic-Assisted Lumbopelvic Fixation: A Case Report. Helmkamp J, Charles AJ, Tabarestani TQ, Brown M, Paul A, Abd-El-Barr MM, DeBaun MR. JBJS Case Connect. 2024 Oct 11;14(4).