Posterior acetabular wall fracture

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

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Road traffic accident.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
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There is a displaced fracture of the posterior acetabular wall. The displaced fragment measures 4.5 cm in length with a fracture gap of 7 mm. Small bony fragments are seen within the posterior aspect of the joint space.

No other associated pelvic fracture. The iliopectineal/ilioischial lines are preserved as well as the femoral head.

Case Discussion

CT features of an isolated posterior acetabular wall fracture according to the Judet-Letournel classification of acetabular fractures, with small bony fragments within the posterior joint space.

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