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Plain radiograph taken on day 1 after initial left total hip arthroplasty.
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She had previously undergone a left THR seven months earlier (Figure 1) and had been ambulating well without any problems since.
Plain radiograph taken following initial presentation with a fall, showing a fracture of the left inferior pubic ramus.
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Plain pelvic radiographs taken on this admission revealed only an isolated minimally displaced fracture of the left inferior pubic ramus (Figure 2).
Pelvic radiograph taken after presentation with ongoing groin pain, showing fracture of the medial wall of the acetabulum with displacement of the acetabular component of the total hip replacement.
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Further pelvic radiographs were performed and confirmed a fracture of the medial wall of the acetabulum with displacement of the acetabular component of the total hip replacement (Figures 3 and 4).
Pelvic CT scan confirming the acetabular fracture and displacement of acetabular component of the total hip replacement.
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Further pelvic radiographs were performed and confirmed a fracture of the medial wall of the acetabulum with displacement of the acetabular component of the total hip replacement (Figures 3 and 4).