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46. What is the indication for surgical fixation of acetabular fractures?

A) Displacement >2 mm, joint instability, or incarcerated fragment B) Any fracture C) Gap >1 cm D) Patient request

47. What is the most common complication of acetabular fracture surgery?

A) Post-traumatic arthritis (30-50%) B) Infection (1-2%) C) AVN of femoral head (5-10%) D) Heterotopic ossification

48. What is the most common injury associated with acetabular fractures?

A) Posterior hip dislocation B) Sciatic nerve injury C) Vascular injury D) Bladder injury

49. What is the treatment for a hip dislocation associated with acetabular fracture?

A) Emergent closed reduction (<6 hours) B) Open reduction C) Traction D) Surgery first

50. What is the most common complication of sacral fractures?

A) Neurologic deficit (cauda equina or nerve root) B) Bleeding C) Nonunion D) Malunion