Fig. 6

The second typical case showing the use of the standardized titanium plate for a complex acetabular fracture. A 56-year-old man presented with anterior column and posterior hemitransverse fracture of the left acetabulum following a traffic accident. Preoperative AP (a) and 3D CT reconstruction (b–d) of the pelvis have confirmed the fracture pattern. On the 9th day after the injury, fixation was performed through the ilioinguinal approach using the type I standardized titanium plate with 4 quadrilateral screws. Postoperative AP (e) and 3D CT reconstruction (f–h) showing Matta’s X-ray evaluation was scored as excellent. The AP (i) and Judet views (j) after 1 year showing a good radiological result and no evidence of osteoarthritic change. The modified Merle d’Aubigné evaluation was scored as excellent and the hip function of abduction (k) and flexion (l) was satisfied