Biomechanical analysis using FEA and experiments of a standard plate method versus three cable methods for fixing acetabular fractures with simultaneous THA

Acetabular fractures are simple (i.e. elementary) or complex (i.e. associated) with 10 distinct injury types [1]. They are intricate, deep, and hard to manage surgically. Depending on the patient demographics, the trauma centre, and the region of the world, acetabular fractures can potentially account for 14% –50% of all types of pelvic fractures, while all types of pelvic fractures can potentially account for 1.5%–11% of all bone trauma [2,3]. Acetabular fractures are increasing in numbers in the general population, and even more in the elderly over 60 years of age due to falls on the greater trocha nter [4–10].
Source: Medical Engineering and Physics - Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Source Type: research