Comparison of T-POD and SAM Pelvic Sling II and the influence of attachment level in the initial management of unstable pelvic type C injuries – a cadaveric study

Table 4 Mean pressure in the sacroiliac joint (in N) before and after application of a SAM Pelvic Sling II and a T-POD at three different levels (greater trochanter, iliac crest, below the greater trochanter)

Level of application	Greater trochanter	Iliac crest	Below greater trochanter
SAM Pelvic Sling II
Before application	0.52	0.30	0.58
After application	2.63	1.83	3.70
T-POD
Before application	0.30	0.23	0.30
After application	2.38	1.75	1.98

ISSN: 1865-1380