In 27 patients with disruption of the SI joint consistent with a type C injury, the average displacement of the affected SI joint was 16 mm (8-30 mm). Complications relating to the osteosynthesis occurred as a deep infection in one patient, originating from a concomitant acetabular osteosynthesis. Iatrogenic nerve damage (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) was present in two patients. 16 patients were followed up using radiologic techniques (pelvic, possibly inlet and outlet views, computed tomography). 13 SI joints healed in anatomic position. The malalignments observed were relatively slight (2-4 mm). There was no secondary implant failure. Almost all patients (n = 14) showed posttraumatic changes of the SI joint (osteophytes, arthrosis, ankylosis).