Acetabular fractures

Serious fractures
The acetabulum comprises the socket of the hip joint. It joins with the upper end of the thigh bone to form the hip joint. When a fracture occurs, it has to be often treated operatively to get a perfect alignment. Improperly treated acetabular fractures can lead to secondary osteoarthritis of hips

Causes
Motor vehicle accidents

Symptoms & signs
Pain, inability to walk.

Primary treatment Surgical management
This is undertaken after proper assessment. Usually open reduction is performed to restore the anatomy . Plates and screws are used to fix the fracture.

Complications
Malunited fractures can lead to secondary osteo-arthritis. This may require total hip replacement or hip resurfacing