Evaluation of Socio-Demographic and Clinical Parameters after Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Acetabulum Fractures

Abstract

Background: The present study was done to evaluate the sociodemographic and clinical parameters after open reduction and internal fixation of acetabulum fractures. Material and methods: The present study was done in 44 patients of fracture acetabulum managed by open reduction internal fixation in the Department of Orthopaedic surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla. Results: There were 16 prospective (36.4%) and 28 retrospective (63.6%) cases. The mean age was 45.07 years with maximum number of 39 (88%) patients in the age group of 21- 60 years. Majority (77.3%) of the patients was males and 22.8 % were females. Forty three (97.7%) patients belonged to rural area and remaining 1(2.3%) patient belonged to urban area. Road traffic accident was the mode of injury in 63.6% patients followed by fall from height in 36.4%. Eighteen (41%) patients had posterior wall fracture followed by posterior wall with posterior column fracture was seen in 12 (27%). Average time interval between injury and surgery was 15 days (range 3-55 days). Thirty six percent of the patients were operated between 8-14 days and 34 % of patients between 0-7days. Thirty (68%) patients were operated by Kocher-Langenbeck approach in lateral position followed by 7 (15%) patients with ilioinguinal approach in supine position. Autogenous Bone graft was used in 31.7% of patients. Mean duration of hospital stay was 24 days (range 7-35 days). Conclusion: Study concluded that most of the patients were in the age group of 21- 60 years, males, belonged to rural area, injured due to Road traffic accidents, had posterior wall, operated within 15 days and were operated by Kocher-Langenbeck approach in lateral position.