ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss clinical effects of complex acetabular fracture.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From January 2005 to December 2010, totally 31 patients with complex acetabular fracture received surgery. There were 21 males and 10 females with an average age of 38.6 years old (ranged, 31 to 57). X-ray, CT, operation scheme and clinical efficiacy were retrospectively analyzed. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery standard was used to evaluate hip joint function.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All patients were followed up from 12 to 36 months with an average of 17.6 months. No complications and neurovascular injury occurred. One case received total hip replacement arthroplasty. There were 17 cases obtained anatomical reduction, 12 cases got satisfied reduction and 2 cases not satisfied. According to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery standard, 18 cases got excellent result, good in 9 cases, fair in 3 cases and poor in 1 case.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Complex acetabular fracture combine with lots of complications and easily had occurre postoperative complications. It can improve curative effect by accurate reduction and reliable fixation and maximize restoring function of hip joint.</p>