The purpose of this study was to review the clinical and radiographic results after plate fixation for displaced acetabular posterior wall fracture.
A clinical analysis was performed on 48 cases of displaced unstable acetabular posterior wall frac...
The purpose of this study was to review the clinical and radiographic results after plate fixation for displaced acetabular posterior wall fracture.
A clinical analysis was performed on 48 cases of displaced unstable acetabular posterior wall fracture which had been fixed with plates and screws. Clinical result was analyzed according to Epstein criteria and radiographical result was analyzed according to Matta criteria.
Satisfactory results were achieved in 42 cases(87.5%) on clinical grade and 41 cases(85.4%) on radiographic grade. The complications were post traumatic arthritis in 5 cases, and heterotrophic ossification in one case.
Early surgical treatment including accurate anatomical reduction and stable internal fixation is emphasized for better clinical and radiographic results. The plate and screw fixation is well indicated for posterior wall fracture of acetabulum.