Comparison of ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic approaches in the treatment of acetabular fractures

Mehmet Yaman; Seyran Kılınç; Muhammed Yasir Altunışık; Burak Aydın

doi:10.66235/kumj.1971812

Comparison of ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic approaches in the treatment of acetabular fractures

Abstract

Aim: To compare the clinical, radiological and functional results of surgical treatment with the ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic (AIP) approach in patients with acetabular fractures.

Methods: A total of 34 patients who underwent surgical treatment for acetabular fractures between 2011 and 2016 with either the ilioinguinal or AIP were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic and clinical data were collected from patient records. Patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical approach, and their radiological (based on Matta’s criteria), and functional (based on the modified Merle d’Aubigné and Postel criteria) outcomes were evaluated.

Results: A total of 16 patients in the ilioinguinal group and 18 in the AIP group were evaluated. The mean age was higher in the AIP group. Although the AIP showed slightly better radiological and functional outcomes, no statistically significant difference was observed between the groups.

Conclusion: Both approaches yield comparable and satisfactory outcomes in the treatment of anterior acetabular fractures. These findings support the notion that the choice of approach should primarily depend on the surgeon’s experience and preference.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Orthopaedics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mehmet Yaman
0000-0002-5431-9725
Türkiye

Seyran Kılınç ^*
0000-0003-0144-0916
Türkiye

Muhammed Yasir Altunışık
0000-0002-3080-8946
Türkiye

Burak Aydın
0000-0002-4353-8893
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 16, 2026

Submission Date

September 18, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 23, 2025

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Year 2026 Volume: 6 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.66235/kumj.1971812

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https://izlik.org/JA28DU58XH

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APA

Yaman, M., Kılınç, S., Altunışık, M. Y., & Aydın, B. (2026). Comparison of ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic approaches in the treatment of acetabular fractures. Kastamonu Medical Journal, 6(2), 106-111. https://doi.org/10.66235/kumj.1971812

AMA

1.Yaman M, Kılınç S, Altunışık MY, Aydın B. Comparison of ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic approaches in the treatment of acetabular fractures. Kastamonu Medical Journal. 2026;6(2):106-111. doi:10.66235/kumj.1971812

Chicago

Yaman, Mehmet, Seyran Kılınç, Muhammed Yasir Altunışık, and Burak Aydın. 2026. “Comparison of Ilioinguinal and Anterior Intrapelvic Approaches in the Treatment of Acetabular Fractures”. Kastamonu Medical Journal 6 (2): 106-11. https://doi.org/10.66235/kumj.1971812.

EndNote

Yaman M, Kılınç S, Altunışık MY, Aydın B (June 1, 2026) Comparison of ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic approaches in the treatment of acetabular fractures. Kastamonu Medical Journal 6 2 106–111.

IEEE

[1]M. Yaman, S. Kılınç, M. Y. Altunışık, and B. Aydın, “Comparison of ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic approaches in the treatment of acetabular fractures”, Kastamonu Medical Journal, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 106–111, June 2026, doi: 10.66235/kumj.1971812.

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Yaman, Mehmet - Kılınç, Seyran - Altunışık, Muhammed Yasir - Aydın, Burak. “Comparison of Ilioinguinal and Anterior Intrapelvic Approaches in the Treatment of Acetabular Fractures”. Kastamonu Medical Journal 6/2 (June 1, 2026): 106-111. https://doi.org/10.66235/kumj.1971812.

JAMA

1.Yaman M, Kılınç S, Altunışık MY, Aydın B. Comparison of ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic approaches in the treatment of acetabular fractures. Kastamonu Medical Journal. 2026;6:106–111.

MLA

Yaman, Mehmet, et al. “Comparison of Ilioinguinal and Anterior Intrapelvic Approaches in the Treatment of Acetabular Fractures”. Kastamonu Medical Journal, vol. 6, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 106-11, doi:10.66235/kumj.1971812.

Vancouver

1.Mehmet Yaman, Seyran Kılınç, Muhammed Yasir Altunışık, Burak Aydın. Comparison of ilioinguinal and anterior intrapelvic approaches in the treatment of acetabular fractures. Kastamonu Medical Journal. 2026 Jun. 1;6(2):106-11. doi:10.66235/kumj.1971812