CME expires June 30, 2026

Sharpen your problem-solving skills with relevant patient cases from experts on the frontlines!

In this journal-based CME activity, you will review the principles of management for acetabular fractures in elderly patients by following an evolving patient case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). After the reading, you will complete an assessment to test your orthopaedic knowledge, problem solving, and clinical decision-making skills.

Case Editor
Animesh Agarwal, MD, FAAOS

Learning Objectives

• Describe the epidemiology and typical mechanism of injury for acetabular fractures in elderly patients.
  • Discuss indications and rehabilitation considerations for the nonsurgical management of acetabular fractures in elderly patients.
  • Explain options for the surgical management of acetabular fractures in elderly patients, including percutaneous fixation, internal fixation, and arthroplasty techniques.
  • Review the reported outcomes of elderly patients who undergo treatment for an acetabular fracture.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.