Acetabular pelvic fractures: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Fractures usually when head of femur forced into acetabulum | *Fractures usually occur when head of femur forced into acetabulum | ||
*Obvious when displaced, subtle non-displaced | *Obvious when displaced, subtle non-displaced | ||
==Radiographically== | ==Radiographically== | ||
*Iliopubic line extends from ilium to superior pubic ramus | *Iliopubic line extends from ilium to superior pubic ramus | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 7 August 2015
Background
- Fractures usually occur when head of femur forced into acetabulum
- Obvious when displaced, subtle non-displaced
Radiographically
- Iliopubic line extends from ilium to superior pubic ramus
- Ilioischial line- extends from ilium to ischial ramus forming radiographic teardrop, "U" shaped, on AP pelvis
- Quadrilateral plate forms medial wall of acetabulum
Fractures
- Anterior column-anterior acetabulum to pubic ramus
- Posterior column- posterior acetabulum to ischial ramus
- Anterior and posterior columns merge to form acetabular dome= weight bearing portion
- Fractures involving acetabular dome require operative fixation