title: Simultaneous anterior and posterior approaches for complex acetabular fractures.
abstract: Simultaneous Kocher-Langenbeck and iliofemoral exposures of the acetabulum are a safe and useful alternative to other extensile exposures and can be performed with similar morbidity. The advantages of simultaneous anterior and posterior approaches over extensile exposures include the absence of a trochanteric osteotomy. The combined approach is most useful in transverse, transverse posterior wall fractures with wide anterior displacement, T type fractures with significant anterior-inferior displacement, or both column fractures with posterior wall involvement.
authors.affiliation: Shands Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA. pod1999@aol.com
authors.forename: Anthony M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Althausen
authors.forename: James F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Kellam
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Bosse
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012042:Registries; D016896:Treatment Outcome