Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: Principles and Methods of Management 4th Edition

📘 Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: Principles and Methods of Management — Structured Summary

Title: Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: Principles and Methods of Management
Editors: Marvin Tile, David L. Helfet, James F. Kellam, Mark S. Vrahas
Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag / AO Publishing
Edition: Fourth Edition
Format: PDF
Contributors: 80+ international trauma surgeons

🧠 Overview

This is a comprehensive clinical reference focused on the assessment, decision‑making, and surgical management of pelvic and acetabular fractures. It applies the internationally recognized AO Principles of Operative Fracture Management to these complex injuries and integrates evidence‑based guidance with expert surgical technique.

📚 Structure of the Book

📍 Volume 1 — Pelvic Ring Injuries

This volume addresses:

1. Principles

   • Anatomy of the pelvic ring

   • Biomechanics and fixation methods

   • Pathoanatomy, classification, and injury mechanisms

   • General assessment and trauma management

   • Defining and planning treatment of pelvic ring fractures

2. Techniques

   • Surgical approaches to the pelvis

   • External and internal fixation methods

   • Management of specific fracture types (Types A, B, C)

3. Special Indications

   • Lumbosacral instability

   • Open pelvic fractures

   • Gender‑specific considerations

   • Pediatric pelvic injury

   • Insufficiency fractures

4. Outcomes & Complications

   • Treatment outcomes

   • Venous thromboembolism

   • Complications including malunion & nonunion

📍 Volume 2 — Acetabular Fractures

This volume covers:
5. Principles

• Acetabular anatomy and biomechanics

• Classification of acetabular fractures

• Nonoperative vs. operative indications

• Perioperative assessment and management

6. Techniques

   • Specific surgical approaches for acetabular fracture fixation

   • Closed and open reduction methods

   • Advanced fixation methods (e.g., computer‑assisted)

7. Special Situations

   • Elderly patients

   • Hip arthroplasty in fracture context

   • Pediatric considerations

   • Pathological fractures & reconstruction

8. Results & Complications

   • Early and late complications

   • Delayed reconstructions

   • Long‑term outcomes

🔑 Key Features

• AO Principles‑Based: Core surgical philosophy grounded in AO operative fracture management.

• Expert Contributions: Over 80 trauma specialists provide clinical insight and technique.

• Decision‑Making Focus: Emphasizes patient history, exam findings, and imaging to tailor management.

• Illustrations & Media: Hundreds of images, diagrams, and access to surgical video demonstrations by experts.

• Comprehensive Surgical Techniques: Step‑by‑step guidance from standard to percutaneous methods.

🎯 Intended Audience

• Orthopaedic trauma surgeons

• Residents and fellows in orthopaedic and trauma surgery

• Orthopaedic surgical educators

• Advanced trainees involved in pelvic and acetabular trauma care

🧩 Why This Book Matters

• Presents practical principles and operative strategies for managing the most challenging pelvic and acetabular injuries.

• Combines rigorous clinical reasoning with technical surgical detail.

• Demonstrates fracture‑specific approaches, rare complications, and special patient populations (e.g., elderly, pediatric).