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 pe...
Introduction An avulsion fracture is a type of injury where a small piece of bone is pulled away from the main part of the bone by the force of a tendon or ligament. This occurs when the muscle or con...
A pathologic fracture is a break in a bone that occurs in an area weakened by another disease or condition. Unlike typical fractures that result from a significant trauma or injury, pathologic fractur...


