Right acetabular fracture

Case contributed by Derek Smith
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall at home. Found after long lie. Difficulty moving right hip with extensive bruising.

Patient Data

Age: 90
Gender: Female
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Right acetabular fracture, with associated right inferior pubic ramus fracture.

Left hemiarthroplasty, no acute injury on this side.

ct
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Fracture of middle column of right acetabulum, and right inferior public ramus.

CT was performed for another reason, and oral contrast is seen within the small bowel.

3D reconstructions

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3D rendering of the described fractures.

 

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