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Solutions for failed osteosynthesis of the acetabulum.

Wolfgang Lehmann¹, Christopher Spering¹, Katharina Jäckle¹

¹Department for Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Germany.

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|November 16, 2020

Summary

Failed acetabular osteosynthesis requires careful planning. Reconsidering reosteosynthesis or revision fixation is crucial, especially in younger patients, to achieve optimal outcomes.

Keywords:

Acetabulum Arthrosis Hip prosthesis Incongruency Plate osteosynthesis Reosteosynthesis

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Acetabular osteosynthesis is a complex procedure demanding meticulous preoperative planning.
Achieving anatomical reduction without articular surface steps or gaps is the primary surgical goal.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore solutions for failed acetabular osteosynthesis.
To guide decision-making regarding reosteosynthesis versus alternative treatments.

Main Methods:

Review of potential management strategies for acetabular fixation failure.
Emphasis on preoperative planning and patient counseling.

Main Results:

Reosteosynthesis carries higher risks (infection, heterotopic ossification, avascular necrosis, cartilage damage) than primary procedures.
In older patients, fracture union followed by total hip arthroplasty may be preferable.
Younger patients warrant maximal effort towards anatomical reduction, potentially including planned reosteosynthesis.

Conclusions:

Optimal management of failed acetabular osteosynthesis depends on patient age and goals.
Thorough imaging, including postoperative CT, is essential for planning reosteosynthesis.
Careful patient selection and counseling are vital for successful revision strategies.