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Acetabular Fractures

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Acetabular fractures are the result of high-energy trauma in young individuals or low-energy impacts in elderly. They are rare injuries and can be associated with morbidity and mortality. These injuries constitute a challenging joint-reconstruction problem. The goal of surgery is to restore the congruency of the joint and minimize or prolong the appearance of arthritis. A step or gap of more than 2 mm is regarded an indication for surgery. Our armamentarium includes a variety of approaches and implants for the fixation of these injuries. Primary arthroplasty has a role in the management of acetabular fractures especially in elderly individuals with pre-existing osteoarthritis, and severe impaction with a compromised bone stock.

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Pountos, I., Giannoudis, P.V. (2019). Acetabular Fractures. In: Büchler, L., Keel, M. (eds) Fractures of the Hip. Fracture Management Joint by Joint. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18838-2_10

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