title: The use of spring plates in the internal fixation of acetabular fractures.
abstract: The spring plate, a modified one third tubular plate, can be a viable and durable option for fixation of periarticular acetabular fractures. The use of the spring plate in acetabular fractures is demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa, FL 33609, USA.
authors.forename: Howard
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Richter
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Hutson
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zych
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries*; D001860:Bone Plates; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016896:Treatment Outcome