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Displaced acetabular fractures.

J M Matta1, P O Merritt

  • 1University of Southern California County General Hospital, Dept. of Orthopaedics, Los Angeles 90033.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|May 1, 1988
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Displaced acetabular fractures in young adults require careful treatment decisions. Open reduction and internal fixation yield good results, but closed treatment may suffice for select patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Displaced acetabular fractures commonly affect young adults due to high-energy trauma.
  • These fractures can lead to significant posttraumatic arthritis and long-term disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical approaches for displaced acetabular fractures.
  • To identify factors correlating with satisfactory clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 121 patients with displaced acetabular fractures.
  • Utilized Kocher-Langenbeck, ilioinguinal, and extended iliofemoral surgical approaches.
  • Employed fracture tables and specialized instruments for reduction and fixation.

Main Results:

  • Satisfactory operative reduction was the strongest predictor of good clinical results.

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  • The study achieved 80% satisfactory clinical outcomes.
  • Complications included 3% infection rate and 5% nerve palsy incidence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Open reduction and internal fixation are indicated for most displaced acetabular fractures.
    • Appropriate surgical approach selection is crucial for successful reduction.
    • Closed treatment can be effective in carefully selected cases.