Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Orthopaedics
Publication: Acetabular fractures in the elderly population: internal fixation combined with acute total hip arthroplasty
Int J Res Orthop. 2025;11(6):1561-1563.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20253431
Abstract
The incidence of acetabular fractures in the elderly population is increasing, primarily due to pre-existing osteoporosis and low-energy trauma. Nevertheless, the optimal treatment algorithm remains a subject of debate. This case report details the treatment of a 77-year-old male patient with an acetabular fracture involving both columns and dome, treated with open reduction and internal fixation plus concomitant total hip arthroplasty.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, ULS Coimbra, Portugal
