Journal of orthopaedic trauma
Is the 'Fix-and-Replace' Method Associated with Higher Early Perioperative Risk than Isolated Internal Fixation for Acetabular Fractures in Frail Patients?
Tyler K Williamson, Luke Verlinsky, Loc-Uyen Vo, Ravi Karia, Case Martin
Published: 202510.1097/BOT.0000000000003135
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine the impact of frailty on 30-day outcomes of ORIF alone or ORIF+THA (fix-and-replace) for the treatment of acetabular fractures. METHODS: Design: Retrospective Cohort. SETTING: 700 hospitals in the American College of Surgeons N…
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