How Safe is Antegrade Femoral Nailing in Ipsilateral Acetabulum Fractures Requiring Kocher-Langenbeck Approach? An Analysis of 23 Fractures.

Objective: The ipsilateral acetabulum and femur fracture (IAFF) is an uncommon entity. This combination challenges the surgeon in the optimal management of each injury component, fixation sequence, surgical approaches, implant choices and complications. Inappropriate approach for one fracture may affect the fixation of another or modify the overall outcome.