Kocher-Langenbeck Approach for Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures

J Orthop Trauma. 2020 Aug:34 Suppl 2:S21-S22. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001816.

Abstract

Adequate surgical exposure is necessary for anatomical reduction and fixation of posterior wall acetabular fractures. This video demonstrates the Kocher-Langenbeck approach to the posterior acetabulum, as well as operative indications, surgical reduction and fixation techniques, and outcomes for posterior wall acetabular fractures.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / diagnostic imaging
  • Acetabulum / injuries
  • Acetabulum / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Fractures, Bone* / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone* / surgery
  • Hip Fractures* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Spinal Fractures*