Abstract
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust developed a pelvic and acetabular service in 2008, with the aim to provide a tertiary service for Devon and East Cornwall.
We describe the demographics of the patients, referral and fracture patterns, the operative management undertaken and complications seen in a newly developed tertiary pelvic and acetabular service in the South West.
Over 150 patients have been referred and treated, with follow up in a specialised tertiary clinic. Clinical scoring and radiological follow up were performed, and complications recorded.
Several difficulties and problems were encountered in the development of the service including training issues, equipment availability, surgeon availability, referral pathways and theatre time.
The presentation will describe the clinical results of the service, along with the logistical obstacles encountered in setting up a new service.
