Orthopaedics
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients presenting with acetabular fractures involving both columns according to Letournel & Judet’s classification8 (Transverse fractures, T-shaped fractures, Anterior column with posterior hemitransverse fractures or both column fractures) 2.Patients fit for surgery 3.Closed fractures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients presenting with acetabular fractures involving a single column or wall either anterior or posterior. 2. Patients unfit for surgery. 3. Open acetabular fractures. 4. Previous surgery on the affected hip.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Accuracy of fracture reduction is assessed on the immediate postoperative X ray according to Matta criteria | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional outcome according to Modified Merle D’Aubigne score;Final radiological outcome is assessed according to matta radiological scoring system;Assessment of complications such as secondary displacement, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, heterotopic ossification nonunion & development of secondary arthritis. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Lecturer of Orthopedic Surgery at faculty of Medicine Tanta University