Acetabular fractures are uncommon but important because they involve a major weight bearing joint in the lower extremity. Being intraarticular fractures, fracture of acetabulum require anatomical reduction for good long-term function of the hip joint. Otherwise, articular incongruity can lead to rapid breakdown of the cartilage surface, resulting in disabling arthritis of the hip joint. Fractures [...]
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