Acetabular fracture: Difference between revisions

Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Fractures of the acetabulum''' are, like pelvic fractures, a result of high energy motor vehicle accidents in young or low energy falls in elderly. Fractures to joint surfaces predispose to later osteoarthritis, so proper treatment is important. Associated ipsilateral neurovascular injury is not uncommon and must be kept in mind. == Classification == Acetabular fractures may be classified according to the Judet and..."