Tag John M. Yingling

Key Points In evaluating acetabular fractures, accurate imaging of the pelvis is needed with plain radiographs, oblique radiographs, and, frequently, three-dimensional imaging. Treatment is guided by classification of the fracture pattern and assessment of the fracture location and displacement, along…

Key Points In the physiologically young and active adult, the goals of fixation are to preserve the femoral head, achieve union, and avoid osteonecrosis. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) through a single Watson-Jones anterolateral or a dual incision (Smith-Petersen…