[Reduction techniques for acetabular fractures].

Abstract

Reduction of acetabular fractures places high demands on the treating surgeon due to the complex three-dimensional anatomy of the hemipelvis. Knowledge of various reduction instruments, step by step reduction techniques and approach-related intraoperative visualization are the basis for the as optimal as possible anatomical reduction. Marginal impactions are particularly challenging for the treating surgeon as often only an indirect approach to address these concomitant injuries is possible as these fragments are difficult to visualize intraoperatively.