Arthroplasty for Acetabular Fractures: Tips for Optimal Outcomes

Accreditation Statement: The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:  OTA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

MOC Claim Credit Deadline: 5/26/2030

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

1) Review critical anatomic structures that should be stabilized for cup implantation.  

2) understand strategies to achieve column stability 

3) Identify optimal strategies for cup fixation  

Faculty:

• Moderator: Carol Lin, MD

Original release date: 5/26/2027

Expiration date: 5/26/2030

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Statement of Need/Description/or Summary of Gap Analysis:

Fragility fractures of the acetabulum remain a challenge for the acetabular surgeon.  Poor bone quality, the need for rapid weight bearing, and complex fracture patterns complicate fixation strategies.  Acute arthroplasty is a promising treatment option however requires a unique skillset or intensive coordination between subspecialties.  Optimizing bony stability in a medically frail patient often requires a different mindset than the traditional approach to fixation, and there is still significant controversy over the optimal strategy. A webinar from OTA could help clarify how to manage these challenging patients

The concept of traumaplasty is still relatively young, and there are not many formal training programs.  Additionally, the adoption of THA for acetabular fractures is generally limited to centers with strong multi subspecialty collaboration. 

Method of Participation: There are no fees for members to participate in this activity. Non-members must pay $40. To participate in the activity, physicians will be required to take the following steps:

• Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
• Participate in the activity.
• Complete the activity evaluation.
• Participants who successfully complete the evaluation will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclosures:

The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education requiring mitigation of all conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest must be identified in the activity syllabus and/or program.

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Disclaimer: The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OTA.  In no event will the OTA be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.