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August 21, 2025Open Access

Functional and radiological outcomes in elderly acetabular fracture patients treated with internal fixation and acute total hip arthroplasty

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DCDavid S. ChangSKSeppo K. KoskinenAEAnders Enocson

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Overview

Observational analysis shows positive functional outcomes in elderly patients with acetabular fractures, suggesting benefits of THA combined with fixation.

Key Points

  • Good functional outcomes observed with internal fixation and THA, without signs of implant loosening after mid-term follow-up.
  • Patients had a median Harris Hip Score of 87, indicating favorable recovery in hip function after treatment.
  • Analysis included 32 patients aged 60 and older with acetabular fractures treated within 21 days post-trauma.
  • Complications occurred in 22% of patients, highlighting the need for careful monitoring in this population.

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Chang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af40a1cf1dd9ea359ecc6fhttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7244718/v1
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