Fracture Characteristics Definition Associated transverse fractures plus posterior wall fractures are partial articular fractures and are characterized by a simple transverse fracture line dividing the acetabulum into an upper (iliac)…
Fracture Characteristics Definition Fractures of the anterior wall are partially articular fractures, characterized by an isolated fracture fragment around the iliopectineal eminence, which consists of a broad part of the…
Bones and Ligaments According to Rouvièr, the innominate bone, the hemipelvis (▶ Fig. 1.1) consists of two columns. Understanding this column principle is the basis for acetabular fracture classification according…
Fracture Characteristics Definition Posterior column fractures, a partially articular fracture, are characterized by a complete separation of the posterior column from the acetabulum (▶ Fig. 9.1, ▶ Fig. 9.2, ▶…
Fracture Characteristics Definition Associated fractures of the posterior column and posterior wall are partially articular fractures, characterized by a combination of a classical posterior column fracture and posterior wall fragment(s)….
The majority of acetabular fractures should be treated operatively as this leads to the best long-term results.1 In some fracture types, conservative treatment is suitable if certain parameters are considered….
Historical Development Historically, fractures of the acetabulum were classified as part of traumatic hip dislocations or as an addition to femoral fractures.6,7,8,9,10 Armstrong distinguished hip dislocations with an additional femoral…
Several risk factors were identified for periprosthetic acetabular fractures. These include significant osteoporosis and other impairments of bone quality, the local individual anatomy with potential periacetabular bone defects, osteolysis, rheumatic…
Outcome measurements following acetabular fractures should be standardized using established outcome scores. The goal of treating acetabular fractures is the restoration of a pain-free range of motion (ROM) of the…
Several classification systems are available regarding femoral head fractures. The most commonly used classification system is that of Pipkin (▶ Table 24.1), which is based on standard radiographic analysis without…
