Gualtieri G, Gualtieri I, Mele C, Gagliardi S, Bettini N, Gui L
Ital J Orthop Traumatol. 1986 Sep;12(3):289-94.
The results are reported of 52 acetabular fractures treated surgically and followed up for 6 to 16 years. The cases were sufficiently comparable for statistically significant analysis. Satisfactory results were obtained in 34 cases (65%), and poor in 18 (35%). The poor results were due to: epiphyseal necrosis (8%), secondary arthritis (17%), periarticular ossification (9%). The treatment of these poor results is discussed, including the indications for intertrochanteric osteotomy and, in particular, total hip replacement.
