Operative treatment of delayed acetabular fractures / 中华外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Surgery
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(12): 130-133, 2003.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-257711
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the operative methods of delayed acetabular fractures and the operative results.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The operative approaches, procedures, results and complications of the delayed acetabular fractures between August 1993 and August 2001 in Jishuitan Hospital were evaluated retrospectively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Thirty-two patients were followed up 49.6 months on average. Sciatic nerve palsy was found in 1 patient. Excellent functional results of hip joints were found in 3 patients, good in 16, fair in 10, and poor in 3. Ectopic bone formation was observed in 6 patients and necrosis of the femoral head in 3.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Careful selection of operative indications of delayed acetabular fractures in combination with proper operative approach and appropriate reduction and fixation, good results can be obtained.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Time Factors
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Wounds and Injuries
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Retrospective Studies
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
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Fractures, Bone
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Fracture Fixation, Internal
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Acetabulum
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Methods
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Surgery
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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