Operative treatment of delayed acetabular fractures.
- Author:
Man-yi WANG
1
;
Xin-bao WU
;
Shi-wen ZHU
;
Qi-yong CAO
;
Hong-hua WU
;
Guo-wei RONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acetabulum; injuries; surgery; Adult; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Fracture Fixation, Internal; methods; Fractures, Bone; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2003;41(2):130-133
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo assess the operative methods of delayed acetabular fractures and the operative results.
METHODSThe operative approaches, procedures, results and complications of the delayed acetabular fractures between August 1993 and August 2001 in Jishuitan Hospital were evaluated retrospectively.
RESULTSThirty-two patients were followed up 49.6 months on average. Sciatic nerve palsy was found in 1 patient. Excellent functional results of hip joints were found in 3 patients, good in 16, fair in 10, and poor in 3. Ectopic bone formation was observed in 6 patients and necrosis of the femoral head in 3.
CONCLUSIONCareful selection of operative indications of delayed acetabular fractures in combination with proper operative approach and appropriate reduction and fixation, good results can be obtained.
