Focus on pelvis and acetabulum

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Fractures of the pelvic ring and acetabulum remain to be a major challenge. There are diverse reasons for this. Pelvic and acetabular lesions are relatively seldom, and there is a long learning curve for the orthopedic trauma surgeon. The pelvic ring, especially the innominate bone, is a complex three-dimensional structure. Analysis of injuries of this large osteoligamentar construct is demanding. Classification of pelvic and acetabular lesions is also difficult; it requires a thorough assessment of conventional radiographs and CT images with multiplanar reconstructions. Finally, surgery of the pelvis and acetabulum is dangerous, as vital neurovascular structures pass near to the fractures. …