Acetabular fractures in the elderly

Abstract

GV is a 76-year-old man who complains of severe left hip pain after a fall from standing height. He was transferred to the emergency department by EMS. On presentation, he demonstrates a GCS of 15 and denies any loss of consciousness. On primary survey, his airway is patent, and he is hemodynamically stable. On secondary survey, he demonstrates severe pain with passive range of the left hip. His secondary survey is otherwise negative.