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Chapter-180 Fractures of Acetabulum

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Orthopedics & Trauma (4 Volumes)

Author
1. Sen Ramesh Kumar
2. Tripathy Sujit Kumar
ISBN
9789385891052
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12869_181
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
19
Author Affiliations
1. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh; Fortis Hospital, Mohali, Punjab, India
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Chapter keywords
Acetabulum, acetabulum fracture, anteroposterior view, roof-arc angle, Kocher-Langenbeck approach, ilioinguinal approach, Iliofemoral approach, reduction, thromboembolism

Abstract

This chapter presents a discussion on fractures of acetabulum. The acetabulum is the weight-bearing part of the innominate bone. Acetabulum is actually formed at the junction of the ilium, ischium, and pubis after fusion of the triradiate cartilage. Usually, acetabulum fractures are as a result of high-velocity trauma sustained during road traffic accident and is less frequently seen following fall from height or in elderly due to trivial trauma. A thorough initial examination is essential to identify life-threatening conditions and another associated injury. The anteroposterior (AP) view of the pelvis with both the hip joint provide a clear picture about both sides acetabulum, associated pelvic ring fracture and joint disruptions or dislocations. Roof-arc angles are used to assess the size of the intact portion of acetabulum dome. A detailed description on classifications, management, postoperative care, complications, outcome and prognosis following acetabular fracture have been provided in this chapter.

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