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Fig. 7.1 AP view of the pelvis demonstrating corridors for anterior column, posterior column, LC-2, and “magic” screws Anterior Column Screw The screw is placed in a bony corridor that…

Fig. 11.1 In this patient who was initially treated nonoperatively for an acetabular fracture, she has developed posttraumatic osteoarthritis with a severe protrusio defect. Given the deformity of her left…

Fig. 9.1 A standard flat top radiolucent table can be used for either anterior or posteriorly based approaches to the hip. If attempting concomitant open reduction internal fixation and total…

Fig. 8.1 97-year-old female with a displaced anterior column, posterior hemitransverse fracture (top panel). Reconstruction was accomplished by fixation of her posterior column with a contoured 3.5 mm reconstruction ring…

Fig. 6.1 (a) Preoperative anterior-posterior radiograph demonstrating the anterior column posterior hemitransverse fracture pattern with dome impaction. The arrow demonstrates the dome impaction segment. (Image reproduced by permission from Casstevens…

Fig. 4.1 AP X-ray of the pelvis. The arrow is pointing at the displaced right posterior wall fragment Fig. 4.2 3D rendering of a right iliac oblique view. The arrow…

Fig. 5.1 (a) A 91-year-old male slipped and fell on ice. Initial AP, obturator oblique, and iliac oblique radiographic views (from top, counterclockwise) illustrating a left-sided anterior column posterior hemitransverse…

Fig. 3.1 AP pelvis injury radiograph of a 84-year-old woman with an acetabular fracture with dome impaction and medialization of the femoral head Contraindications for nonoperative treatment are fracture patterns…