Immediate Fixation of Acetabular Fractures Through an Anterior Approach Does Not Increase Morbidity or Mortality

• Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 31; no. 9; p. 463
• Main Authors: Hidden, Krystin A, Shefelbine, Lara, Agel, Julie, Lack, William D, Firoozabadi, Reza, Githens, Michael F, Kleweno, Conor P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2023
• Subjects: Acetabulum - injuries; Acetabulum - surgery; Fracture Fixation, Internal - adverse effects; Fractures, Bone - surgery; Hip Fractures; Humans; Morbidity; Retrospective Studies; Spinal Fractures; Surgical Wound Infection; Treatment Outcome

Acetabular fractures requiring an anterior approach have historically been delayed, allowing a stable clot to form before creating large surgical exposures. The purpose of this study was to determine whether immediate fixation of acetabular fractures within 24 hours using an anterior approach demons...