Anterior approaches to the acetabulum: which one to choose?. Issue 10 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pohlemann, Tim; Herath, Steven C.; Braun, Benedikt J.; Rollmann, Mika F.; Histing, Tina; Pizanis, Antonius
• Is Part Of: EFORT open reviews. Volume 5:Issue 10(2020)
• Page Start: 707
• Page End: 712
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: acetabular fracture -- approach -- osteosynthesis; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190061
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2058-5241

Abstract

Abstract : Surgical treatment of acetabular fractures remains challenging even for experienced surgeons. Whilst the ilioinguinal and the Kocher-Langenbeck approach remain the standard procedures to expose the anterior or posterior aspects of the acetabulum, some modified anterior approaches for the stabilization of the acetabulum have been introduced. This article will provide an overview of approaches to the anterior aspect of the acetabulum and explain the efforts that have been made to improve the surgeon's options for certain fracture modifications, such as fractures with separation of the quadrilateral surface. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2020;5:707-712. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190061