Hip Socket Fracture Surgery.
Edited By: M.L. Chip Routt, Jr., M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005
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Preparing for surgeryPreparation Patients are evaluated before surgery by medical, anesthesiology, and
surgical consultants as needed. The patient is educated regarding their
injury, the treatment options, and the risks of both nonoperative and
surgical treatments. An educated patient is a prepared patient.Timing Surgery soon after the injury allows for the best treatment of the
fracture and the patient. Waiting longer than one week makes the
operation more difficult for both the patient and the surgeon. Surgical team Acetabular (hip socket) surgery is best performed by an experienced
hip socket surgeon. If the surgeon is experienced, it is more likely
that the fracture realignment will heal well. Moreover, an acetabular
operation performed by an experienced surgeon will likely have fewer
complications. Many factors affect the final result; yet, it's no
secret that an experienced surgeon is a smart start toward a good
result.
Acetabular fractures are unusual and complex orthopedic injuries.
Most urban trauma centers have one or two orthopedic trauma surgeons
designated as their "Pelvic and Acetabular Team." These individuals
have a special interest in such injuries and provide care for the
patients with acetabular and pelvic ring fractures. The operations are
performed at the trauma center hospital.
Surgery for Hip Socket Fracture at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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