Acetabular fractures in the elderly.
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چکیده
Patients who sustain an acetabular fracture are a challenge to the orthopedic surgeon because of the inherent difficulty of the fracture and its treatment. Acetabular fractures in elderly patients add another level of complexity with additional co-morbidities associated with age such as osteoporotic bone, the fracture type and comminution, medical conditions, and insufficient bone stock to support fixation.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Bulletin (Hospital for Joint Diseases (New York, N.Y.))
دوره 62 1-2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004