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Acetabular fracture

Case contributed by Manu Bijoor
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fell off his mountain bike at approx 30 km/h. Presented to ED with pain in his right hip and inability to mobilize.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Disruption of the iliopectineal line on frontal/AP view of the pelvis with mild protrusio acetabuli consistent with an acetabular fracture. 

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