Operative treatment of acetabular fracture during pregnancy: a case report

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2005 Apr;125(3):209-12. doi: 10.1007/s00402-005-0798-2. Epub 2005 Mar 2.

Abstract

We present a case of operative treatment of an acetabular fracture in a pregnant patient in her third trimester. The natural fear of causing harm to the pregnancy or fetus is understandable in such situations, but should not lead to withholding appropriate care. Successful treatment of these rare cases is possible with careful pre-, peri-, and postoperative evaluation of the mother and fetus by a multidisciplinary team.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Acetabulum / injuries*
  • Acetabulum / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Bone Nails
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third