Treatment of Incarcerated Impaction of Acetabular Fractures With Concomitant Osteochondral Femoral Head Fractures by the Use of a Posterior Wall Osteotomy and Surgical Hip Dislocation: A Novel Technique.

Abstract

Acetabular articular impaction may well accompany acetabular fractures. Anatomic restoration of acetabular congruence is imperative to achieve longevity of the hip joint. Combination of incarcerated acetabular impaction with osteochondral femoral fracture is a true challenge for the pelvic surgeon to address. We describe a technique to treat a posterior column acetabular fracture in association with incarcerated articular impaction and concomitant osteochondral femoral fracture. Posterior wall osteotomy combined with surgical hip dislocation facilitates the restoration of femoral head anatomy and acetabular surface integrity. This technique should be considered when dealing with this difficult scenario.