Simultaneous anterior and posterior approaches for complex acetabular fractures.
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.
Harris
Anthony M
AM
Shands Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA. pod1999@aol.com
Althausen
Peter
P
Kellam
James F
JF
Bosse
Michael J
MJ
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