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Department of Special Surgery, Orthopaedic Division, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Department of Special Surgery, Orthopaedic Division, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Department of Special Surgery, Orthopaedic Division, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Department of Special Surgery, Orthopaedic Division, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Department of Special Surgery, Orthopaedic Division, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Aim Acetabular fractures are complex articular fractures with a big challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. Surgically managed displaced fractures carry favorable outcomes, especially if the articular surface is reduced accurately. This study aims to assess the clinical outcomes of surgical-ly fixed displaced acetabular fractures with central dislocation using combined anterior and medial plating.
Methods We have retrospectively evaluated sixteen patients, who had surgically managed dis-placed acetabular fractures with central dislocation at our institute. All patients underwent open reduction and internal fixation using combined anterior and medial plating via the Kocher-Langenbeck, the ilioinguinal, or the Stoppa approach. The functional outcome was assessed using the Harris Hip score.
Results Our study includes sixteen patients (12 males, 4 females) with a mean age of 35 years (range: 15-53 years). The mean follow-up was 7.8 years (range: 5-13 years). Functional outcomes were good to excellent in 12 (80%) patients and fair in 3 (20%) patients. At the final follow-up, the solid union had been achieved in all fractures, the mean HHS was 88.84 ± 7.61.
Conclusion Early reduction and surgical fixation of dis-placed acetabular fractures with central dislocation using combined anterior and medial plates appear to have good clinical outcomes.
No specific funding was received for this study.
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