AI Article Synopsis
- The article discusses the debates about total hip arthroplasty (THA) following acetabular fractures, highlighting that it's not commonly used for acute injuries.
- THA is usually reserved for patients who develop symptomatic post-traumatic arthritis after recovering from an acetabular fracture.
- The paper covers management practices at different stages of treatment and notes that modern surgical techniques could enhance the long-term success of THA after such fractures.
Article Abstract
The controversies surrounding total hip arthroplasty after acetabular fracture are presented in this article. Hip arthroplasty for acute treatment of acetabular fractures is rarely indicated. In general, total hip arthroplasty should be reserved for the late salvage of hips in which symptomatic, post-traumatic arthritis has developed after acetabular fracture. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management are discussed. Modern surgical techniques may improve the long-term survival of total hip arthroplasty after acetabular fracture, particularly the acetabular component
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