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Geriatric Acetabular Trauma

Edited by Ivan S. Tarkin MD

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Introduction Preview Full Text PDF (2194 KB) This issue of Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics is dedicated to thoughtful care of the geriatric patient with acetabular fracture. Our invited contributors discuss their expertise managing these in...	Ivan S. Tarkin	261-264
Percutaneous Fixation of Geriatric Acetabular Fractures Preview Abstract Full Text PDF (1749 KB) The treatment of acetabular fractures in geriatric patients provides a unique set of challenges to the orthopaedic surgeon. Treatment strategies often differ from those employed to treat younger patie...	Andrew R. Evans, Hans C. Pape	265-271
Open Reduction of Geriatric Acetabulum Fractures Using a Stoppa Exposure Preview Abstract Full Text PDF (879 KB) Geriatric acetabular fractures pose unique challenges to the orthopedic trauma surgeon. A common insufficiency fracture pattern includes femoral head medialization through quadrilateral plate fracture...	Steven S. Sands, Henry C. Sagi	272-275
Treatment of Low-Energy Geriatric Acetabular Fractures With Protrusio Preview Abstract Full Text PDF (1049 KB) The intrapelvic approach is ideally suited for selected geriatric acetabular fractures with quadrilateral plate involvement. Infrapectineal plating is biomechanically advantageous to buttress the frac...	Peter A. Siska	276-279
Geriatric Elementary-Type Acetabulum Fractures: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Techniques Preview Abstract Full Text PDF (1098 KB) Geriatric acetabulum fractures commonly occur because of low-energy falls. The decision-making and treatment strategies can be difficult independent of the fracture pattern. Elementary fracture patter...	Justin C. Siebler, Matthew A. Mormino	280-285
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Complex Geriatric Acetabular Fracture Preview Abstract Full Text PDF (1249 KB) Management of complex acetabular fractures in the geriatric patient requires a better understanding of a different spectrum and frequency of fracture patterns, surgical techniques, and even treatment ...	Boris A. Zelle, Peter A. Cole	286-292
Acute total hip replacement combined with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for the management of acetabular fracture in the elderly Preview Abstract Full Text PDF (938 KB) The elderly patient with an acetabular fracture presents a unique surgical challenge because of medical comorbidities, decreased physiological reserve, reduced healing capacity, osteopenic bone, and a...	Andrew J. Marcantonio, Richard Iorio, Lawrence M. Specht, Michael S. Kain	293-297
Delayed Total Hip Replacement for Posttraumatic Arthritis in the Geriatric Patient After Fractured Acetabulum Preview Abstract Full Text PDF (2126 KB) Geratric patients who are treated operatively or nonoperatively for acetabular fractures may develop posttraumatic arthritis. Performing delayed total hip arthroplasties (THAs) in this patient populat...	Antonia F. Chen, Edward J. McClain, Brian A. Klatt	298-305
Individualized Plan of Care for the Geriatric Patient With Acetabular Fracture Preview Abstract Full Text PDF (1039 KB) Elderly adults currently represent the most rapidly growing segment of the patient population. As the number of geriatric patients increases, the incidence of acetabular fractures in this population c...	Meelan N. Patel, Ariel T. Goldman	306-311

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