Operative treatment of compound acetabular fractures through single ilioinguinal approach
- VernacularTitle:经单一髂腹股沟入路治疗复合髋臼骨折
- Author:
Shiwen ZHU
;
Manyi WANG
;
Xinbao WU
;
Qiyong CAO
;
Honghua WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acetabulum;
Fracture;
Operative approach;
Inguen
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the results of operative treatment of comp ou nd acetabular fractures through single ilioinguinal approach. Methods 46 cases o f compound acetabular fractures were treated through single ilioinguinal approac h from June 1994 to October 2003 in our department. Their functional recovery an d complications were followed up. Results On the average, 40 cases were followed up for 40.4 months. All the fractures healed and no infection was found. Clinic al results were excellent and good in 33 patients, and only one patient showed s light ectopic ossification after the operation. Conclusions Acetabular fractures associated with anterior and posterior hemi-transverse fractures, most both co lumn fractures and some T shape fractures can be treated through the single ilio inguinal approach which can result in good reduction, satisfactory functional re covery, less invasive incision, and low rate of postoperative complications.
