Displaced anterior column acetabular fracture: closed reduction and percutaneous CT-navigated fixation

Acta Radiol. 2004 Oct;45(6):618-21. doi: 10.1080/02841850410008199.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of computer-tomography-navigated closed reduction and percutaneous fixation (CRPF) in a patient with an externally rotated left acetabular fracture. After a follow-up of 18 months the patient was pain-free and had a normal range of motion in both hip joints. Radiologically, the fracture was fully consolidated, remodelled, and there were no signs of osteoarthritis. To our knowledge, CT-navigated CRPF of a rotated acetabular fracture has not been reported before. Further studies regarding the feasibility of the method are warranted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / injuries*
  • Adult
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation / methods*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*