Open AccessKocher–Langenbeck Approach for Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures
Author(s) -
Christopher T. Cosgrove,
Marschall B. Berkes,
Christopher M. McAndrew,
An. Miller
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000001816
Subject(s) - medicine , acetabulum , reduction (mathematics) , fixation (population genetics) , posterior wall , surgery , acetabular fracture , posterior column , orthopedic surgery , population , geometry , mathematics , environmental health
Adequate surgical exposure is necessary for anatomical reduction and fixation of posterior wall acetabular fractures. This video demonstrates the Kocher-Langenbeck approach to the posterior acetabulum, as well as operative indications, surgical reduction and fixation techniques, and outcomes for posterior wall acetabular fractures.