Classification
Elementary patterns include:
- Anterior wall fractures
- Posterior wall fractures
- Anterior column fractures
- Posterior column fractures
- Transverse fractures
Associated patterns include:
- Both anterior and posterior column fractures
- Posterior column with posterior wall fractures
- Transverse with posterior wall fractures
- T-shaped fractures
- Anterior column with posterior hemitransverse fractures
Explanation
Based on their patterns, acetabular fractures have been divided into ‘elementary’ and ‘associated’ patterns.
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