The Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Case Reports section of the Orthopedic Surgery Case Reports Journal is dedicated to reporting complex injuries involving the pelvic ring and acetabulum. These fractures are frequently associated with high-energy trauma and significant morbidity, often requiring meticulous planning, specialized surgical expertise, and multidisciplinary trauma care.
Pelvic and acetabular fractures present unique challenges due to their anatomical complexity, proximity to vital neurovascular structures, and frequent association with polytrauma. Case reports in this section provide in-depth insights into injury classification, imaging interpretation, surgical approaches, fixation strategies, complication management, and long-term functional outcomes.
Scope of This Section
We welcome detailed case reports and case series including, but not limited to:
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Unstable pelvic ring injuries
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Acetabular fractures involving anterior and posterior columns
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Combined pelvic ring and acetabular fractures
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Fractures associated with vascular or urogenital injuries
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Open pelvic and acetabular fractures
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Geriatric pelvic fractures and fragility fractures
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Pediatric pelvic and acetabular injuries
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Delayed presentation and neglected fractures
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Nonunion, malunion, and post-traumatic arthritis
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Revision and salvage procedures
Clinical and Surgical Focus Areas
Submissions are encouraged to address:
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Mechanism of injury and trauma assessment
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Classification systems and radiological evaluation
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Timing of fixation and surgical planning
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Choice of surgical approach (ilioinguinal, Stoppa, Kocher-Langenbeck, percutaneous techniques)
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Fixation strategies and implant selection
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Management of associated visceral, vascular, and neurological injuries
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Intraoperative challenges and complication avoidance
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Postoperative care, rehabilitation, and weight-bearing protocols
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Long-term radiological and functional outcomes
Article Types Accepted
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Rare or complex pelvic and acetabular fracture case reports
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Case series highlighting surgical techniques and outcomes
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Technical notes and operative strategy papers
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Complication management and revision surgery cases
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Salvage procedures and delayed reconstruction
Why Publish With Us
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Specialized focus on pelvic and acetabular trauma
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Peer review by experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons
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Open-access platform for global reach
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Rapid editorial and ethical review process
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High academic visibility and citation potential
This section serves as an essential reference for orthopedic trauma surgeons, pelvic reconstruction specialists, and clinicians involved in managing complex pelvic injuries.
Online Submission
Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts using our Online Manuscript Submission Portal: https://www.orthosurgerycasereports.org/submit.html (or) may also submit via email to: editor@orthosurgerycasereports.org.
