Short-Term Results of Surgical Treatment of Acetabular Fractures

Background: Acetabular fractures often occur after high energy trauma. In this study, we investigated the complications and short-term outcome of such a fracture in a teaching center. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, the patients t hat underwent surgical treatment of their Acetabular fracture in a 3 year period of 2018 to 2021 were assessed by Harris Hip Score, SF-36 and VAS pain scale in 3 and 6 months follow-ups. Results: 65 patients, 48 men and 17 women with mean age of 46.90 years entered the study. Motor-vehicle accident was the most common cause of the fractures. Cartilage damage and reduced joint space were seen in 5; heterotopic ossification in 2; superficial infection in 4 and deep infection in 1 case were observed. The Harris Hip Score (HHS) was 73.29 at 3 and 81.7 in 6 months. Conclusion: Short-term outcome of surgically treated Acetabular fracture is very good. Keywords: Hip Fractures, Pelvic Bones, Traffic Accidents, Postoperative Complications, Fracture Fixation