Operative treatment of delayed acetabular fractures / 中华外科杂志

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>