Fig. 3.

An APIF reconstruction plate is shown in relation to surrounding anatomic structures. The spermatic cord and round ligament (not shown) are visualized directly through the Pfannenstiel incision and can be easily avoided during implant placement. m = muscle; n = nerve. Reprinted with permission and copyright 2012 by Wolters Kluwer Health from Cole PA, Gauger EM, Anavian J, Ly TV, Morgan RA, Heddings AA. Anterior Pelvic External Fixator Versus Subcutaneous Internal Fixator in the Treatment of Anterior Ring Pelvic Fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2012 February 21 [Epub ahead of print].