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Case Reports
. 2021 Nov 17;11(4).
doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00289.

Pure Superior Wall Acetabular Fracture: A Rare Posterior Wall Variant

John T Richards  1 , Archie L Overmann  1 , Jean-Claude G D'Alleyrand  2
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Pure Superior Wall Acetabular Fracture: A Rare Posterior Wall Variant

John T Richards et al. JBJS Case Connect. .

Abstract

Case: We present a case of a pure superior wall acetabular fracture in an US soldier, caused by a collapsing wall. Although Letournel and Judet classified this pattern as a rare variant of a posterior-superior wall acetabular fracture, it shares features of several patterns and the treatment more closely follows that of the anterior-based elementary patterns.

Conclusion: The mechanism, incidence, and long-term outcomes of this fracture remain unknown, but improved recognition and proper classification may help to guide treatment. This case highlights 1 patient with this unique pattern and outlines its management and short- to mid-term outcome.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSCC/B647).

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