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Transsection of the rectus abdominis muscle in the treatment of acetabular fractures: Operative technique and outcome in 21 patients

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Pages 225-229 | Received 08 Mar 2007, Accepted 12 Nov 2007, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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Table 1.  Classification of acetabular fractures

Figure 1. Pfannenstiel incision and transverse dissection of the rectus abdominis muscle.

Figure 1. Pfannenstiel incision and transverse dissection of the rectus abdominis muscle.

Figure 2. The medial wall and dorsal column of the right acetabulum are exposed. A fracture of the medial wall is stabilized with a bridging plate.

Figure 2. The medial wall and dorsal column of the right acetabulum are exposed. A fracture of the medial wall is stabilized with a bridging plate.

Figure 3. Plating option for fractures of the dorsal column.

Figure 3. Plating option for fractures of the dorsal column.

Table 2.  Clinical and radiographic results of 21 acetabular fractures

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