The CurvaFix Low Profile System is designed in collaboration with Orthopedic trauma surgeons and backed by 4-years of commercial use and thousands of legacy devices implanted demonstrating real-world application, high efficacy, and low postoperative complications. 1-3
CurvaFix Low Profile Video Resources
CurvaFix Evidence
NEW: OTA INTERNATIONAL
Trans-symphyseal fixation for complex anterior pelvic fractures: a novel technique guide and case series
Authors: Nicholas F. Quercetti, Steve DiStefano, Michael Yayac, John Getchell, Mitchell K Ng
NEW: OTA INTERNATIONAL
The crest-pillar-column method for percutaneous fixation of the posterior column using a curved intramedullary device: surgical technique
Authors: Grayson A. Domingue, MD*, Christian V. DeMaio, MD, John Michael Yingling, DO
NEW: OTA INTERNATIONAL Crossing the symphysis: a novel percutaneous technique for fixation of the anterior pelvic ring
Authors: Nicholas F. Quercetti, Steve DiStefano, Michael Yayac, John Getchell, Mitchell K Ng
The Use of Curved Implants in Pelvic Ring Surgery: Early Outcomes of a Multicenter Experience
Authors: Woo, Dainn MD, Dehghani, Bijan MD, Parola, Rown MD, Stannard, James MD, Crist, Brett MD, Gardner, Matthew P. MD, Donegan, Derek MD, Mehta, Samir MD
The Use of the CurvaFix in Adult Pelvis and Acetabulum Fractures: Short-Term Clinical Outcomes
Authors: Anthony Sleiman, MD, Christopher Bejcek, MD, Jeff Baker, MD, Sowmy Thuppal, MD, Kristin Delfino PhD, Mathew Gardner, MD SIU School of Medicine, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Springfield, IL
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports:
Fixation of Pubic and Acetabular Pathologic Fracture with CurvaFix Nail and Concurrent Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report
Authors: Alex Bassil, MD, Kier Blevins, MD, Will Eward, MD
Watch Surgical Technique Videos with the CurvaFix IM Implant by Dr. Joshua Gary
Watch Presentations from past OTA Industry Sessions
Browse a curated selection of webinars sponsored by CurvaFix.
Drs. Chip Routt, Samir Mehta, and Brett Crist on Why They Choose CurvaFix Low Profile
Podcasts
The OTA Podcast
Raising the Standard of Care for Immobility Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum
In this podcast, Brett Crist, MD moderates a conversation about the treatment of elderly patients’ who sustain immobility injuries of the pelvis and acetabulum with Julie Switzer, MD and Robert Wetzel, MD. During their conversation they dive into the clinical and economic impact of the current standard of care, how their patient care has evolved over time, patient outcomes, and more!
This episode is sponsored by CurvaFix, Inc
Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis with Drs. Samir Mehta and Derek Donegan
In this episode, Drs. Samir Mehta and Derek Donegan review a new approach to pelvic fragility fracture repair at Penn Trauma and Fracture Services—a fixation device that curves to accommodate the unique structure of the pelvis.
Case Experiences
See how the CurvaFix IM Implant is allowing surgeons to achieve fixation in complex cases.
You can also view PDFs of additional case studies.
Peri-Implant Acetabulum Fracture –
Daniel Flinn, DO
Crush Injury of the Pelvis –
Derek Donegan, MD
Fragility Fractures – Malunion and Nonunion – John Michael Yingling, DO
Acetabulum: Treatment with the CurvaFix IM System – Robert J. Wetzel, MD
Ilium Fracture Extending Through the Sciatic Notch – Robert J. Wetzel, MD
Polytrauma: Treatment with the CurvaFix IM System – Jessica Kingsberg, MD
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References:
- Sleiman A, Bejcek C, Baker J, Voigt JD, Delfino K, Gardner M. The use of a curved internal fixation device in adult pelvic Fractures: Short-Term clinical outcomes in high and low energy fractures. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2025 May 9;67:103035. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2025.103035. PMID: 40492026; PMCID: PMC12145711.
- Woo, Dainn, Bijan Dehghani, Rown Parola, James Stannard, Caleb Bischoff, Brett Crist, Matthew Gardner, Derek Donegan, and Samir Mehta. 2025.“The Use of Curved Implants in Pelvic Ring Surgery – Early Positive Outcomes of a Multi-Center Experience.” Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation 6 (2). https://doi.org/10.60118/001c.138886
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