Acetabular & Hip Fracture

    What Causes Acetabular and Hip Fractures?

    These fractures commonly result from high-energy trauma such as car or motorcycle accidents, falls from heights, or significant impact. In elderly patients, weaker bones due to osteoporosis can lead to fractures even after a minor fall.

    What Are the Symptoms of an Acetabular or Hip Fracture?

    Severe hip pain, inability to move or bear weight on the leg, swelling, bruising, numbness or tingling down the leg, and sometimes deformity or limb shortening.

    Why Is Surgery Often Necessary?

    Surgery aims to realign the fractured bone, restore the normal shape of the hip socket, reduce pain, improve function, and prevent post-traumatic arthritis due to joint incongruity.

    Will I Have a Limp After Surgery?

    With dedicated rehabilitation, most patients regain a normal or near-normal gait, but some may have mild limp due to muscle weakness or joint stiffness.

    How long does it take for an acetabular or hip fracture to heal?

    Healing typically takes about 8 to 12 weeks for the bone, but full recovery with restored function can take 6 to 12 months depending on fracture severity, treatment, and patient health.

    When can I return to my normal daily activities and work?

    Return depends on fracture complexity and healing. Sedentary work may resume within a few months, but physically demanding jobs or sports often require 6 months or longer before full return.

    What do I need to know about pain management post-surgery?

    Pain is managed initially with intravenous and oral medications, then tapered as healing progresses. Proper pain control facilitates early rehabilitation and recovery.