Outcomes following operatively managed acetabular fractures in patients aged 60 years and older.

Aims: Acetabular fractures in older adults lead to a high risk of mortality and morbidity. However, only limited data have been published documenting functional outcomes in such patients. The aims of this study were to describe outcomes in patients aged 60 years and older with operatively managed acetabular fractures, and to establish predictors of conversion to total hip arthroplasty (THA).

Multi-trauma secondary to hypocalcaemia-induced seizure: A case report.

Introduction: Fractures are known sequelae of seizures. We present a young male with bilateral acetabula and surgical neck of humerus (SNOH), right neck of femur (NOF) and thoracolumbar fractures in the context of a hypocalcaemic seizure secondary to severe malnutrition, secondary hyperparathyroidism and vitamin D deficiency. The authors believe that numerous severe injuries in a single patient secondary to seizure are extremely rare and have not been seen in the literature.

Functional outcome of tibial plateau fractures treated with the fine-wire fixator.

Objective: To review the functional outcome of patients with complex tibial plateau fractures treated with fine-wire fixation.

Design: Retrospective review with follow-up of patients in outpatient clinic.

Setting: Tertiary trauma center.