Main description:

Enclosed within the deep and complex structures of the hip joint and the surroundings, acetabular fractures confront the orthopaedic surgeon with great challenges. A number of critical neurovascular structures in the vicinity are imperiled; the hip joint itself requires utmost care in surgery to preserve biomechanical stability over the long term and to postpone the development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis in the young to middle-aged patient collective.

It is the goal of this work to provide the surgeon with strategic tools to diagnose and evaluate the types of acetabular fractures to arrive at the optimal individual indication, thus taking a fracture-anatomy-guided approach to reduction and fixation.

Key Features:

Eminently practical approach using more than 400 brilliant photographs, radiologic images, and drawings
An emphasis on anatomical joint reconstruction to ensure the longest possible survival of the joint
Discussion on age-specific problems and complications, such as osteoporosis, thromboembolism, and more

Acetabular Fractures will be welcomed by orthopaedic and trauma surgeons, as well as by residents and fellows, in these fields.

Contents:

1 Surgical Anatomy

2 Biomechanics

3 Radiological Diagnostics

4 Classification of Acetabulum Fractures

5 Epidemiology

6 Indications and Planning

7 Approaches

8 Posterior Wall Fractures

9 Posterior Column Fractures

10 Associated Posterior Column and Posterior Wall Fractures

11 Anterior Wall Fractures

12 Anterior Column Fractures

13 Associated Anterior Column Plus Posterior Hemitransverse Fractures

14 Pure Transverse Fractures

15 Transverse plus Posterior Wall Fractures

16 T-Type Fractures

17 Both-Column Fractures

18 Fractures in the Elderly

19 Acetabular Fractures in Children

20 Heterotopic Ossifications

21 Thromboembolic Complications

22 Special Screws and Views

23 Outcome Scoring

24 Femoral Head Fractures: Pipkin IV

25 Periprosthetic Acetabular Fractures