Case Report: Management of Complex Acetabular Fracture in an Elderly Patient with Cup-Cage and Cemented Dual-Mobility Acetabular Component



Francisco Rancan1*, Olartes Alejandro1, Scarello Luciano1

1Clínica San Jorge, Ushuaia, Argentina.

*Corresponding Author: Francisco Rancan, Clínica San Jorge, Ushuaia, Argentina.

https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAOR.2025.05.020

Received: October 23, 2025

Published: November 28, 2025

Citation: Rancan F, Alejandro O, Luciano S. Case Report: Management of Complex Acetabular Fracture in an Elderly Patient with Cup-Cage and Cemented Dual-Mobility Acetabular Component. SVOA Orthopaedics 2025, 5:6, 123-125. doi: 10.58624/SVOAOR.2025.05.020

 

Abstract

We report the case of an 86-year-old female patient who sustained a complex acetabular fracture involving the anterior column and posterior hemitrasverse fracture with protrusion of the femoral head. She was treated in a single-stage procedure with a cup-cage construct and a cemented dual-mobility acetabular component. Early rehabilitation and progressive weight-bearing were implemented, resulting in functional recovery. At six months postoperatively, the patient ambulated with a cane and had a modified Harris Hip Score of 58.

Keywords: Acetabular Fracture, Elderly, Cup-Cage, Dual-Mobility Cup, Early Rehabilitation, Early Weight-Bearing.