Total hip arthroplasty vs. osteosynthesis in acute complex acetabular fractures in the elderly: Evaluation of surgical management and outcomes

Total hip arthroplasty vs. osteosynthesis in acute complex acetabular fractures in the elderly: Evaluation of surgical management and outcomes

Objective: To retrospectively evaluate the open reduction internal fixation and total hip arthroplasty directions, results and complications associated with internal fixation in managing these fractures. Methods: In 8 years at 4 centers, 61 patients with associated acetabular fractures (Letournel cl...

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Main Authors: Serafino Carta, Gabriele Falzarano, Giuseppe Rollo, Predrag Grubor, Mattia Fortina, Luigi Meccariello, Antonio Medici, Alberto Riva, Luca Sampieri, Paolo Ferrata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Acute Disease
Subjects:
Acetabulum
Fracture
Elderly
Osteoporosis
Total hip arthroplasty
Osteosynthesis
Online Access:http://www.jadweb.org/article.asp?issn=2221-6189;year=2017;volume=6;issue=1;spage=12;epage=17;aulast=Carta

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