Historical Development Historically, open reduction and internal fixation of displaced acetabular fractures was performed using a few standard approaches: Kocher-Langenbeck approach Ilioinguinal approach Extended iliofemoral approach Several modifications were developed…
Fracture Characteristics Definition Both-column fractures are complete articular fractures and are characterized as having no part of the articular surface connected to the axial skeleton (floating acetabulum). Both-column fractures are…
Intraoperatively, the gold standard to analyze the results of reduction and fixation during acetabular fracture fixation is fluoroscopic X-ray views. Despite the ongoing discussion, if Judet views are still necessary…
Fracture Characteristics Definition A posterior wall fracture is a partially articular fracture, characterized by a fracture of the posterior acetabular joint surface, without involvement of the entire posterior column. Posterior…
Fracture Characteristics Definition Anterior column fractures are partially articular fractures, characterized by a fracture line typically starting at the inferior pubic ramus extending cranially up to the iliac fossa, often…
Fracture Characteristics Definition Associated anterior column/wall plus posterior hemitransverse fractures are partially articular fractures with a transverse fracture component, characterized by an anterior segmental fracture (wall) or a separation of…
Fracture Characteristics Definition Pure transverse fractures are partially articular fractures with a transverse fracture component, characterized by a horizontal fracture line dividing the acetabulum into an upper (ilium) and a…
Fracture Characteristics Definition T-type fractures are partial articular fractures and are characterized by a simple transverse fracture line dividing the acetabulum into an upper (iliac) segment and a lower (ischiopubic)…
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…
