- secondary to ↑ malleability, fracture of the ring may be seen
- frequently associated with other injuries
- in general adult type of classification
- APC
- LC
- VS
- Treatment
- Bedrest / Cast
- Avulsions & rotationally unstable
- ORIF
- C or open fractures
- External Fixtion
- May be required in some emergent situations
- Bedrest / Cast
Paediatric Acetabular Fractures
- In young children
- rarely significantly displaced, may lead to growth disturbance
- In adolescent
- Letournel Classification
- Investigations
- CT scan
- Treatment
- ORIF
- displaced
- for removal of intraarticular fragments
- ORIF