An acetabular fracture is a break in the socket portion of the hip’s ball-and-socket joint (the acetabulum). Unlike more common hip fractures that involve the femur, acetabular fractures affect the pelvic bone that connects with the femoral head. These injuries are relatively uncommon but serious, often associated with high-energy trauma such as motor vehicle collisions. In older adults with osteoporosis, even a low-energy fall may … Continue reading Acetabular fracture