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Percutaneous hip containment technique for acetabular posterior wall fracture-dislocation: A case report
Alona Katzir1, Johnston B Norton1, David M Edwards1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
|June 8, 2026
Summary
Minimally invasive hip containment surgery using a TightRope device effectively stabilized an unstable acetabular fracture-dislocation in a young woman. This technique allowed for a pain-free return to full activity within one year post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Pelvic ring fractures and acetabular injuries often result from high-energy trauma.
- Unstable hip fracture-dislocations present significant challenges in achieving and maintaining joint stability.