RESUMO
Fracture of the posterior wall is the most common type of acetabular fractures,but it is often associated with such injuries as dislocation of hip joint,femoral head fracture and lesion of sciatic nerve.Latest researches have found that treatments of fracture of the acetabular posterior wall often lead to unsatisfactory outcomes because its prognosis is influenced by a variety of factors,including its associated injuries,subtypes,and quality and timing of surgical reduction.This review summarizes extensive clinical experiences in treatment of the fracture and available literature concerning management and research of the fracture so as to provide enough information for junior surgeons to have a better understanding of the fracture and its treatment,improving the prognosis of the fracture and effectively avoiding the pitfalls in their clinical practice.