Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2018

Acetabular Fractures - A Review of their Management

Dr Binoy Kumar Singh, Dr Saurabh Sameer

Abstract :

Aim of the study was to evaluate the results of operative procedures for fixation of Acetabular fractures and the complications and functional outcomes related to them.

Material and Methods:

This prospective study was conducted in orthocare hospital Delhi from May 1st 2008onwards.  Total of 20 patients who presented at orthocare hospital and who presented with acetabular  fractures  between 2008 to 2010 were included in the study and were analyzed prospectively  for  maximum of 7 years  to assess  their Data related to duration of hospital stay, mode of injury, injury surgery interval, associated injuries, surgical approach, amount of blood loss during surgery, post operative complications and functional scores were recorded.

Results: Out of 20 patients evaluated in the study, functional outcome was assessed according to Harris Hip Score. Excellent results were obtained in 13 patients, good results in 2 patients, fair results in 2 patients and 3 patients had poor results.

Conclusion: As compared to patients treated by conservative means, operative fixation of acetabular fractures provides stable fixation and better results.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijsr  

Cite This Article:

DR BINOY KUMAR SINGH, DR SAURABH SAMEER, Acetabular Fractures – A Review of their Management, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-5 | May-2018


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