Open AccessAnterior approaches to the acetabulum: which one to choose?
Author(s) -
Tim Pohlemann,
Steven C. Herath,
Benedikt J. Braun,
Mika F. Rollmann,
Tina Histing,
A. Pizanis
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
efort open reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2396-7544
DOI - 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190061
Subject(s) - acetabulum , quadrilateral , medicine , anterior wall , surgery , orthodontics , engineering , structural engineering , finite element method
Surgical treatment of acetabular fractures remains challenging even for experienced surgeons. Whilst the ilioinguinal and the Kocher-Langenbeck approach remain the standard procedures to expose the anterior or posterior aspects of the acetabulum, some modified anterior approaches for the stabilization of the acetabulum have been introduced. This article will provide an overview of approaches to the anterior aspect of the acetabulum and explain the efforts that have been made to improve the surgeon’s options for certain fracture modifications, such as fractures with separation of the quadrilateral surface. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2020;5:707-712. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190061