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Pelvis and Acetabulum

Session: Concurrent Breakout Session

Geriatric Acetabulum Fractures: Treatment Strategies to Prevent Catastrophic Complications

Saturday, October 21, 2023
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM PST
Location: 608-609

    Moderator(s)

  • Michael Maceroli, MD

    Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Trauma
    Emory University / Grady Memorial Hospital
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Disclosure(s): Stryker: Consultant (Ongoing)

    • Faculty(s)

  • AB

    Adam Boissonneault, MD

    Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Trauma
    Emory University at Grady Memorial Hospital
    University of Maryland Baltimore, Shock Trauma Cen
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

  • Michael Maceroli, MD

    Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Trauma
    Emory University / Grady Memorial Hospital
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Disclosure(s): Stryker: Consultant (Ongoing)

  • Mark J. Gage, MD

    University of Maryland

    Disclosure(s): Arthrex: Consultant (Ongoing), Other Financial or Material Support (Ongoing); Elsevier: Other Financial or Material Support (Ongoing); Metalogix: Consultant (Ongoing); Restor3D: Consultant (Ongoing), ownership/equity (Ongoing), Stock Shareholder (excluding mutual funds) (Ongoing)

  • Richard S. Yoon, MD, FIOTA

    Fellowship Director
    Rutgers/RWJBH - Jersey City
    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Description. This breakout session will offer a case-based, interactive strategy and update on treatment techniques for geriatric pelvis and acetabulum fractures. Indications and timing for arthroplasty in geriatric acetabular fractures will be also be highlighted for participants.

As our population continues to age, the prevalence of geriatric acetabulum injuries has increased. Although many of these injuries can be managed non-operatively, the subset who require operative fixation present unique challenges such as osteoporotic bone, narrow bony corridors and pre-existing arthritis. Furthermore, unlike younger populations, early mobility in the geriatric patient is paramount to preventing catastrophic physiologic complications. This breakout session provides tips/tricks to efficiently and effectively treat these injuries.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Provide operative tips and techniques for treating geriatric acetabulum fractures with percutaneous and open methods.
  • When and how – strategies for arthroplasty in the geriatric acetabulum fracture.
  • Develop strategies for safe surgical fixation in the geriatric combined pelvic ring and acetabulum fracture allowing for early mobilization.