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Case Report | Orthopaedic Surgery | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 969 - 973 | Malaysia
Single-Position Prone Fixation for Posterior Acetabular Fractures with Associated Injuries: A Case Series
Abstract: Background: The Kocher-Langenbeck approach is commonly used for posterior acetabular fractures and may be performed in either lateral or prone positioning. Consensus regarding optimal positioning remains limited. Objective: To describe clinical scenarios in which prone positioning facilitated posterior acetabular fracture fixation and management of associated injuries. Methods: We present a six-patient case series involving posterior acetabular fractures managed in the prone position using the Kocher-Langenbeck approach, with selected cases involving simultaneous fixation of associated injuries. Results: Fracture patterns included posterior wall, posterior column, transverse, and T-type injuries. Associated injuries included humeral fractures, tibial plateau fracture, ankle fracture, and pelvic ring injuries. Adequate fixation was achieved in all reported cases without immediate infection or sciatic nerve palsy. Conclusion: Prone positioning may be a practical option in selected posterior acetabular fractures, particularly when facilitating single-position management of associated injuries.
Keywords: prone position, acetabulum fracture, posterior column fracture, posterior wall fracture
How to Cite?: Nor Hamizan NH, Norhaslinda B, Norazira MY, "Single-Position Prone Fixation for Posterior Acetabular Fractures with Associated Injuries: A Case Series", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 969-973, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26512015001, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26512015001