How serious is a broken acetabulum?

Acetabular fractures usually require surgery to repair. Acetabular fractures are severe injuries, and they also come with a likelihood of complications. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best treatment and recovery plan for you.

What is superior acetabulum?

As indicated above, the acetabulum is formed from parts of the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The acetabulum is the cup-shaped socket on the lateral aspect of the pelvis, which articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint.

Is acetabular fracture painful?

A fractured acetabulum is almost always painful. The pain is worsened with movement. If nerve damage has occurred with the injury, the patient may feel numbness, weakness, or a tingling sensation down the leg.

Is an acetabular fracture considered a pelvic fracture?

A break in the acetabulum—the socket located on each side of the pelvis—is less common than other types of pelvic or hip fractures. It usually occurs as the result of a car accident or fall from a significant height, with damage to other bones and soft structures in and around the hip and pelvis.

Is acetabulum part of pelvis?

The socket, called the acetabulum, is a part of your pelvis. The ball moves in the socket, allowing your leg to rotate and move forward, backward and sideways. A hip fracture is a break in either the upper portion of the femur or of the pelvis.

On which bone is the acetabulum located?

The acetabulum is the cup-shaped socket on the lateral aspect of the pelvis, which articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint. The margin of the acetabulum is deficient inferiorly.

Which way does acetabulum face?

The acetabulum is formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The acetabulum faces anteriorly and caudally. It averages 15 degrees of anteversion and 45 degrees of abduction.

What bones fuse to form the acetabulum?

All three bones of the pelvis (the ilium, ischium, and pubis) together form the acetabulum. The three bones are initially separated by a Y-shaped triradiate cartilage that begins to fuse after puberty.

How long does an acetabular fracture take to heal?

It typically takes from 9 to 12 months for an acetabular fracture to completely heal. The outcomes of treatment will vary from patient to patient, depending on the following: Pattern and severity of the fracture

What are the most common types of acetabulum fractures?

The number and size of the fracture fragments.

What are the treatments for an injury to acetabulum?

Resting the affected hip

What is the treatment for tibial stress fracture?

Treatment for a Stress Fracture of the Tibia. Treatment for a stress fracture depends on the location and severity of the fracture. It includes: RICE therapy: Rest: Your doctor will advise you to avoid high-impact exercises and activities. Weight-bearing on the affected leg is limited until the area is healed which can take 4 to 8 weeks.