Objectives: To evaluate the results of a new plate system using anterior approaches in the
management of acetabular fractures. Design: Retrospective case-note review. Setting:
Pelvic and acetabular tertiary center. Patients and intervention: A consecutive series of
acetabular fractures treated using only anterior approach and anatomical plates, at one
tertiary specialist unit, were reviewed. The fracture patterns, incisions used, intraoperative
and postoperative complications, reduction achieved (measured on postoperative …

Background Acetabular fractures with quadrilateral plate involvement have been shown to
have a high rate of complications. Anatomic suprapectineal plating systems have been
developed to manage these injuries with good short-term outcomes. However, long-term
maintenance of anatomical reduction and functional outcomes has yet to be established.
The aim of this study is to maintain reduction and functional outcomes at a minimum of five
years of follow-up. Materials and methods This is a retrospective cohort study from a …