20 year old male with acetabular fracture after auto accident.

Acetabular fractures disrupt the smooth cartilage surface of
the acetabulum (hip socket). If allowed to heal in a
displaced position there is a probability of progressive hip arthritis requiring further surgery such as total hip arthroplasty.

Four years after surgical reconstruction

Precise surgical reconstruction of the fractured acetabulum has an 80% probability of preserving a functional hip for years to come. Surgical precision by a skilled and experienced acetabular fracture surgeon is essential.



19 year old female with bilateral acetabular dysplasia

Acetabular Dysplasia (a congenitally shallow acetabulum) can lead to severe hip arthritis in young adults. A periacetabular osteotomy re-orients the acetabulum to better cover the femoral head and thereby alleviate pain and extends the functional life of this abnormal hip.

Two years following bilateral periacetabular osteotomy

In a minority of cases an associated femoral osteotomy is also beneficial. Precise surgical reconstruction of the fractured acetabulum has an 80% probability of preserving a functional hip for years to come. Surgical precision by a skilled and experienced acetabular fracture surgeon is essential.

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