title: Fix and replace: An emerging paradigm for treating acetabular fractures in older patients.
abstract: Acetabular fractures in older patients are challenging to manage. The "fix and replace" construct may present a new paradigm for the management of these injuries. We present the current challenge of acetabular fractures in older patients. We present this in the context of the current literature. This invited editorial presents early results from our centre and the ongoing challenges are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Elizabeth K Tissingh, Abigail Johnson, Joseph M Queally, Andrew D Carrothers, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's and Rosie Hospitals, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Elizabeth K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Tissingh
authors.affiliation: Elizabeth K Tissingh, Abigail Johnson, Joseph M Queally, Andrew D Carrothers, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's and Rosie Hospitals, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Abigail
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.affiliation: Elizabeth K Tissingh, Abigail Johnson, Joseph M Queally, Andrew D Carrothers, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's and Rosie Hospitals, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Joseph M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Queally
authors.affiliation: Elizabeth K Tissingh, Abigail Johnson, Joseph M Queally, Andrew D Carrothers, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's and Rosie Hospitals, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Andrew D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Carrothers
keywords: Acetabular fracture; Total hip arthroplasty; Trauma