Acetabular fractures in the elderly population: internal fixation combined with acute total hip arthroplasty

Goncalo Modesto; Catarina Corte-Real; João Boavida; António P. Lopes

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20253431

Authors

Goncalo Modesto Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, ULS Coimbra, Portugal
Catarina Corte-Real Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, ULS Coimbra, Portugal
João Boavida Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, ULS Coimbra, Portugal
António P. Lopes Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, ULS Coimbra, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20253431

Keywords:

Acetabular fractures, Elderly, Fracture hip, Open reduction internal fixation, Total hip arthroplasty

Abstract

The incidence of acetabular fractures in the elderly population is increasing, primarily due to pre-existing osteoporosis and low-energy trauma. Nevertheless, the optimal treatment algorithm remains a subject of debate. This case report details the treatment of a 77-year-old male patient with an acetabular fracture involving both columns and dome, treated with open reduction and internal fixation plus concomitant total hip arthroplasty.

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