MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY

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Acetabular transverse nonunion treated by a hemispherical press-fit cup and structural autologous bone graft

  • Francesco Traina
  • Ideal Frakulli
  • Emanuela Castiello
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Abstract

Nonunion of acetabular fractures are uncommon, and their treatment can be a rather demanding procedure. Acute total hip arthroplasty could be a possible treatment choice, especially when there is a femoral head arthritis. We report a case of transverse acetabular fracture nonunion treated by a cementless hemispherical press-fit cup and autologous structural bone graft. At 10 years follow-up, the graft was integrated, the cup was stable, and the patient was completely recovered.

Keywords

Acetabular nonunion Structural bone graft Hip prosthesis Transverse fracture 
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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest related to the publication of this article.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Francesco Traina
    • 1
  • Ideal Frakulli
    • 1
  • Emanuela Castiello
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Laboratory of Medical Technology (LTM)Istituto Ortopedico RizzoliBolognaItaly

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