Nonoperative treatment
Main indications
Indications
- Undisplaced fractures
- Congruently reduced hip joint
- Stable hip joint through range of motion
- No evidence of progressive displacement
- Very low fractures of the anterior wall (acetabular roof arc angle >45°)
Advantages
- Avoidance of risks of surgery
Disadvantages
- Risk of bad outcome
- Residual displacement may compromise hip replacement
Indications
- Undisplaced fractures
- Congruently reduced hip joint
- Stable hip joint through range of motion
- No evidence of progressive displacement
- Very low fractures of the anterior wall (acetabular roof arc angle >45°)
Advantages
- Avoidance of risks of surgery
Disadvantages
- Risk of bad outcome
- Residual displacement may compromise hip replacement