Fracture of the acetabulum: accuracy of reduction and clinical results in patients managed operatively within three weeks after the injury

Quadrilateral plate fractures of the acetabulum: An update

“…2,6,11,17,25,[30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40] They report on 353 acetabular fractures of which 213 were treated non-operatively (Table 1) and 140 treated operatively (Table 2). Various radiographic scoring techniques have been used to describe the quality of reduction 18,[41][42][43][44][45] and osteoarthritic changes. 18,41 The most widely used functional scoring systems are the Merlé D'Aubingné -Postel and the Harris hip scores; others include the SF-12, SF-36 and the Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment.…”

“…Various radiographic scoring techniques have been used to describe the quality of reduction 18,[41][42][43][44][45] and osteoarthritic changes. 18,41 The most widely used functional scoring systems are the Merlé D'Aubingné -Postel and the Harris hip scores; others include the SF-12, SF-36 and the Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment. 3,11,18,27,42,43,[46][47][48] …”

“…18,41 The most widely used functional scoring systems are the Merlé D'Aubingné -Postel and the Harris hip scores; others include the SF-12, SF-36 and the Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment. 3,11,18,27,42,43,[46][47][48] …”

“…14,[62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69] The recorded outcome of these difficult fractures has significantly improved reflecting the increasing expertise and the advances of rehabilitation. 12,[18][19][20]27,43,46,70,71 Acetabular fractures with elements of displacement and/or comminution of the quadrilateral plate or medial wall remain challenging especially in the presence of osteoporosis. For that reason we performed the present comprehensive review to define the course of management of this element of an acetabular fracture.…”

“…[11][12][13][14][15][16][17] These fractures of mainly the elderly population, also pose several specific treatment challenges compared to those of young high-energy trauma patients who are traditionally associated with acetabular fractures. 7,12,13,[18][19][20][21][22][23] Until the 1960s most acetabular fractures were treated nonoperatively. Traction was first recommended by Cottloda in 1922 and represented the mainstay of management.…”