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Posterior Column of Acetabulum Wheeless
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Description: posterior column extends from obturator foramen thru posterior aspect of the wt bearing dome of acetabulum & then obliquely
thru greater sciatic notch;
- frx of posterior rim & posterior column arise from MVA, most likely as result of dashboard impact;
- associated injuries:
- posterior dislocation of the femur;
- AP compression frx
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: C.R.Wheeless
Institution: Duke
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Added: Tue Nov 02 2010