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Hip Socket Fracture Surgery.

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

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About the procedure

Technical details

During the surgery, the acetabular (hip socket) fracture is exposed using surgical wounds. The fracture fragments are cleansed, and the fractures are realigned. Next, the fracture sites are stabilized with screws and plates.

Anesthetic

General anesthesia is recommended for most patients undergoing acetabular fracture surgery.

Length of hip socket fracture surgery

The duration of surgery varies according to the complexity of the fracture. Usually 3 to 6 hours are needed. Complex fractures may take much longer.

Surgery for Hip Socket Fracture at the University of Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, 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 (outside the Seattle area: 800-440-3280) to make an appointment.

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