Acetabular Fracture in a 19-Year-Old Football Player

Acetabular Labral Tear with a Missed Posterior Wall Fracture in an Adolescent Athlete

“…In addition, notable attention has been focused on pelvic injuries suffered by high-level athletes 3,[5][6][7][8] . However, there has been a paucity of literature regarding similar injuries in adolescent athletes [9][10][11] , which is likely a result of pelvic fractures accounting for only 1% to 4.6% of all pediatric fractures. Moreover, in the pediatric population, acetabular fractures account for a mere 0.8% to 15% of the pelvic fractures 11,12 .…”

Hip Dislocation and Acetabular Fracture in a Collegiate Football Player

“…1 Hip dislocation or acetabular fracture resulting from participation in sports are typically less severe and rarely occur together. [2][3][4][5] Stilger et al 4 reported an acetabular fracture in a football player, after which the athlete was able to walk off the field. Regardless of mechanism, hip dislocations and displaced acetabular fractures have favorable outcomes if addressed quickly.…”