Periprosthetic acetabular fractures may occur as an intraoperative fracture, postoperative fracture due to a fall or accident, or long-term pelvic discontinuity due to pelvic osteolysis. In this chapter we will review management of an intraoperatively discovered periprosthetic acetabular fracture as well as postoperative acetabular fractures due to a fall or accident. Treatment algorithms and
... [Show full abstract] approaches for both anterior and posterior treatment will be discussed, as well as when it is appropriate to use each. Postoperative outcomes will briefly be reviewed.