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The Use of Perpendicular Reconstruction Plates for the Buttressing of the Quadrilateral Surface Fractures of the Acetabulum: An Easy and Low-Cost Choice

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The quadrilateral surface fractures of the acetabulum are becoming more frequent due to the aging population. The optimal fixation of the quadrilateral surface through an appropriate surgical approach and a reliable and effective technique presents a challenge for orthopedic trauma surgeons. In this study, we present the results of 12 patients treated in our department who underwent internal fixation of the quadrilateral surface with two reconstruction plates in a vertical orientation for adequate fracture buttressing. The clinical and radiological outcomes are encouraging, and we believe that this low-cost technique can be a reliable method for optimal fixation of acetabular quadrilateral surface fractures.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.73957

Authors: Ioannis P Galanopoulos, Georgios-Iason Oikonomou, Panagiotis Drakopoulos, Spyridon A Psarakis

Institutions: Thriasio General Hospital of Elefsina, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, KAT General Hospital of Attica

Language: English

Topic: Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404510382