Simultaneous management of acetabular and ipsilateral subtrochanteric femur fractures in a polytrauma patient: A case report
Simultaneous fractures of the acetabular and subtrochanteric femur are relatively uncommon and present a complex clinical challenge. These fractures are often the result of high-energy trauma, such as automobile accidents or falls from a height. Managing both fractures simultaneously is challenging and requires a comprehensive surgical plan to optimize patient outcomes. We highlight the successful management of simultaneous acetabular and subtrochanteric femur fractures through a single surgical approach in a single sitting.
Authors
- Mainak Roy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3339-2744)
- Ankush Mohabey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3868-3172)
- Samir Dwidmuthe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5656-7100)
- Saurabh Sah
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of emergency medicine, trauma & acute care
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5339/jemtac.2024.27
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57