Complication rates following open surgical removal of osteosynthesis material from the pelvis and acetabulum: a retrospective case series of 154 removals

Pelvic implant removals, especially from the anterior pelvic ring or acetabulum, using the ilioinguinal approach, and in case of infection, are associated with a particularly high complication risk. These findings can support clinical decision-making and informing patients on the potential risks of hardware removals.