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Acetabular superior wall fractures: a distinct acetabular fracture entity

  • By

  • Axel Gänsslen

  • Dietmar Krappinger

  • Emmanouil Liodakis

  • Jan-Dierk Clausen

  • Tarek Omar-Pacha

  • Richard A. Lindtner

  • Stephan Sehmisch

  • David B. Osche

  • July 9, 2026

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    The classification of acetabular fractures has evolved since the 1960s, with transitional and extra-articular patterns recognized beyond the original system.

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    Superior wall fractures involve the acetabular dome and are categorized within the three-column classification, yet remain poorly understood as a distinct clinical entity.

  • 3

    A retrospective analysis identified seven patients with isolated superior wall fractures, focusing on their demographics, injury mechanisms, and clinical outcomes.

  • 4

    Superior wall fractures often result from falls, with axial forces impacting the acetabulum, leading to displacement and potential complications like femoral head subluxation.

  • 5

    Surgical treatment for superior wall fractures typically involves open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using specialized plates and screws.

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Acetabular superior wall fractures: a distinct acetabular fracture entity

  • by Axel Gänsslen, Dietmar Krappinger, Emmanouil Liodakis, Jan-Dierk Clausen, Tarek Omar-Pacha, Richard A. Lindtner, Stephan Sehmisch, David B. Osche

  • July 9, 2026

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