Hip Socket Fracture Surgery.

Edited By: M.L. Chip Routt, Jr., M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Conclusion

Summary of hip socket fracture surgery for hip socket fracture

Acetabular (hip socket) fractures are unusual and complex orthopedic injuries. Patients with displaced and/or unstable acetabular fractures are treated with surgery to realign and stabilize the joint surfaces. Early operative intervention by an experienced acetabular team improves patient outcomes.

Surgery for Hip Socket Fracture at the University of Washington

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This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

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