“…10,23 Another potential advantage is the shorter anaesthetic time required for placement. 14,15 Although an SI lag screw has shown increased friction in the SI joint, providing a more stable construct, Yap et al 14 hypothesised that iliac wing compression achieved by trans-iliac implants is enough to reduce hemipelvis displacement based on their reported clinical cases. 14,15,24 Trans-iliac pinning, however, is not without risks, with pin loosening and/or soft tissue focal irritation reported in dogs 4-6 weeks postoperatively.…”