Bilateral acetabular fracture secondary to high-velocity trauma: A rare case report

Jt Dis Relat Surg. 2022;33(2):455-461. doi: 10.52312/jdrs.2022.641. Epub 2022 Jul 6.

Abstract

Bilateral acetabular fractures have long been described in seizure patients, osteoporotic acetabular insufficiency. Few cases have been reported in the context of high-velocity trauma. The bilateral traumatic acetabular fracture is very rare and complex due to the unique nature of the force and the fracture pattern. A 48-year-old female patient was admitted to our orthopedic ward for bilateral acetabular fracture after a road traffic accident. On admission, the patient presented with some associated complications susceptible to influence the prognosis. In conclusion, bilateral acetabular fracture secondary to high-velocity trauma can be successfully managed with open reduction and internal fixation, even in cases with a very high risk of surgical site infection and sepsis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / surgery
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Hip Fractures* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Open Fracture Reduction