Epidemiology of Acetabular Fractures in Bangladesh
Acetabular fractures are significant injuries often resulting from high-energy trauma, including road traffic accidents (RTAs), falls from heights, or blunt force trauma.These fractures, involving the socket of the hip joint, are critical for bearing the body's weight and enabling movement [1].Worldwide, the incidence of acetabular fractures is estimated to be approximately 2-5 cases per 100,000 population annually.The global trend indicates an increase in these injuries, primarily due to rising traffic accidents and the aging population [2].In Bangladesh, the lack of comprehensive data on acetabular fractures makes it difficult to fully understand the scope of the issue.However, increasing rates of trauma-related injuries,
Authors
- Liton Chandra Dey
- Mizanur Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4225-9451)
- Md Rubaiyat Tasfin Talukder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2934-805X)
- Tajuddin Molla
- Lehai Uddin
Publication Details
- Journal
- ARC Journal of Orthopedics
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.20431/2456-0588.1002002
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00