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Surgical management of patients with open reduction and internal fixation.
| Surgical approach | Type of fracture exposed | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Acetabular | Pelvic | |
| Kocher-Langenbeck approach (n=56) | A1, A2, B1, B2, B3 | - |
|
| ||
| Stoppa approach (n=8) | A2 | LC II, LC III |
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| Ilioinguinal approach (n=17) | A3, B1, B2 | - |
|
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| Pfannenstiel approach (n=21) | B3 | APC II, APC III |
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| ||
| Iliofemoral approach (n=12) | B2, B3 | - |
APC: anteroposterior compression; LC: lateral compression
