Tissingh Elizabeth K, Johnson Abigail, Queally Joseph M, Carrothers Andrew D
Elizabeth K Tissingh, Abigail Johnson, Joseph M Queally, Andrew D Carrothers, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's and Rosie Hospitals, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom.
World J Orthop. 2017 Mar 18;8(3):218-220. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i3.218.
Acetabular fractures in older patients are challenging to manage. The "fix and replace" construct may present a new paradigm for the management of these injuries. We present the current challenge of acetabular fractures in older patients. We present this in the context of the current literature. This invited editorial presents early results from our centre and the ongoing challenges are discussed.
老年患者的髋臼骨折治疗颇具挑战性。“固定并置换”方案可能为这类损伤的治疗提供一种新的模式。我们阐述了老年患者髋臼骨折当前面临的挑战,并结合当前文献进行了介绍。这篇特邀社论展示了我们中心的早期结果,并讨论了持续存在的挑战。