Acetabular both-column fractures: essentials of operative management.
Acetabular both-column fractures are challenging articular injuries. They usually require operative treatment. We report on fundamental elements of pathoanatomy and radiology that are reviewed as far as they may influence treatment planning and surgical intervention. Surgical strategy, choice of the most suitable approach, reduction manoeuvres and fixation techniques are presented, together with some tips and tricks that are worth knowing in the surgical reconstruction of these difficult fractures.
Pierannunzii
Luca
L
III Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma-Gaetano Pini Orthopaedic Institute, P.zza Cardinal Ferrari, 1, 20122 Milan, Italy. lmcpierannunzii@hotmail.com
Fischer
Florian
F
Tagliabue
Lorenzo
L
Calori
Giorgio Maria
GM
d'Imporzano
Marco
M
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome