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Acetabular fractures in the 21st century

St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT, UK, markrickman{at}london-orthopaedics.com

MD Bircher

St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT, UK

Acetabular fractures are uncommon other than in the polytrauma setting, and most orthopaedic surgeons will never develop a wide exposure to them. The early management of these injuries can have profound effects on the long term outcomes from what is often a significant injury in a young patient. We present a current review of the anatomy, classification and management guidelines for acetabular fractures, including a comprehensive review of the major decision making processes, as well as describing the most common complications and the expected outcomes.

Key Words: acetabulum • fracture • polytrauma

Trauma, Vol. 10, No. 3, 149-173 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1460408608094125


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