Trauma (Including Fractures)
Conditions
Keywords
Acetabular fracture, Surgical fixation, Quadrilateral plate, Ilioinguinal approach
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of direct infrapectineal plate fixation in patients with quadrilateral plate acetabular fractures. A total of 25 adult patients with acute fractures were enrolled between 2021 and 2024 at a university-affiliated hospital. All patients underwent surgical fixation through the ilioinguinal approach. Radiological results were assessed using the Matta scoring system, and functional outcomes were evaluated using the Merle d'Aubigné and Postel scoring system. The study further assessed complication rates, operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stay.
Detailed description
Quadrilateral plate acetabular fractures are complex injuries that present challenges in achieving stable fixation due to their anatomical location and high risk of medial displacement. The direct infrapectineal plate, applied via the ilioinguinal approach, offers a biomechanically stable construct for buttressing the medial acetabular wall. This prospective cohort study enrolled 25 patients aged 18-64 years with acute quadrilateral plate acetabular fractures between January 2021 and January 2024. Patients with pathological fractures, pre-existing ipsilateral hip disease, or delayed presentation (\>4 weeks) were excluded. The surgical procedure involved direct infrapectineal plating through the ilioinguinal approach. Radiological outcomes were measured using the Matta scoring system, and functional results were assessed with the Merle d'Aubigné and Postel scoring system at a mean follow-up of 14.7 months. Secondary measures included operative time, blood loss, hospital stay, and complication profile. Preliminary results showed that anatomical reduction was achieved in 64% of patients, with excellent or good functional results in 68%. The complication rate was low, with only one case of deep infection requiring implant removal. The study concludes that infrapectineal plating provides stable fixation with favorable functional and radiological outcomes for quadrilateral plate acetabular fractures.
Interventions
PROCEDUREDirect Infrapectineal Plating in Quadrilateral Plate Acetabular Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study
This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of direct infrapectineal plate fixation in patients with quadrilateral plate acetabular fractures. A total of 25 adult patients with acute fractures were enrolled between 2021 and 2024 at a university-affiliated hospital. All patients underwent surgical fixation through the ilioinguinal approach. Radiological results were assessed using the Matta scoring system, and functional outcomes were evaluated using the Merle d'Aubigné and Postel scoring system. The study further assessed complication rates, operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stay.
Sponsors
Mahmoud Fahmy
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Quadrilateral plate acetabular fractures are complex injuries that present challenges in achieving stable fixation due to their anatomical location and high risk of medial displacement. The direct infrapectineal plate, applied via the ilioinguinal approach, offers a biomechanically stable construct for buttressing the medial acetabular wall. This prospective cohort study enrolled 25 patients aged 18-64 years with acute quadrilateral plate acetabular fractures between January 2021 and January 2024. Patients with pathological fractures, pre-existing ipsilateral hip disease, or delayed presentation (\>4 weeks) were excluded. The surgical procedure involved direct infrapectineal plating through the ilioinguinal approach. Radiological outcomes were measured using the Matta scoring system, and functional results were assessed with the Merle d'Aubigné and Postel scoring system at a mean follow-up of 14.7 months. Secondary measures included operative time, blood loss, hospital stay, and compl
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Adults aged 18-64 years. Acute quadrilateral plate acetabular fractures (≤3 weeks from injury). Medically fit for surgery under general or regional anesthesia. Patients willing to participate and provide informed consent. -
Exclusion criteria
Pathological fractures (e.g., metastatic or metabolic). Pre-existing ipsilateral hip pathology affecting radiological or functional outcomes. Delayed presentation: injury \>4 weeks before surgery. Medical contraindications to surgery (e.g., unstable comorbidities). Polytrauma patients with hemodynamic instability. \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Radiological and Functional Evaluation of Direct Infrapectineal Plating in Quadrilateral Plate Acetabular Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study | 4 years | Primary Outcome Measures Description: Radiographic assessment using the Matta scoring system at long-term follow-up. Time Frame: monthly till 4 years postoperatively Description: Postoperative anteroposterior and Judet pelvic radiographs assessed using the Matta scoring system. Reduction quality classified as anatomical (0-1 mm displacement), imperfect (2-3 mm), or poor (\>3 mm).Radiological outcome at long-term follow-up Unit of Measure: Number of patients per reduction category |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Radiological and Functional Evaluation of Direct Infrapectineal Plating in Quadrilateral Plate Acetabular Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study | 4 years | Functional outcome (Merle d'Aubigné and Postel scoring system) Time Frame: monthly till 4 years postoperatively Description: Functional evaluation of hip pain, mobility, and walking ability using the Merle d'Aubigné and Postel scoring system. Outcomes categorized as excellent, good, fair, or poor. Unit of Measure: Number of patients per functional category |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Radiological and Functional Evaluation of Direct Infrapectineal Plating in Quadrilateral Plate Acetabular Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study Primary Outcome Measures | 4 years | Complication rate Time Frame: Within 4 years postoperatively Description: Incidence of postoperative complications including infection, thromboembolic events, implant-related issues, or loss of fixation. Unit of Measure: Number of patients with complications |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed