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Surgical Fixation of Left Acetabulum Fractures

ID: exh74371b
This stock medical exhibit features a posterior skeletal view of the left hip illustrating the pre-operative condition with a comminuted fracture of the left acetabulum. Also, the following key steps of the surgical procedure are included: 1. Removal of a previously placed traction pin. 2. Open exposure of the acetabulum revealing the comminuted fracture, associated hematoma and flattening of the adjacent sciatic nerve. 3. The surgical fixation of the acetabulum with the placement of plate and screws.
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