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    "abstract": "Acetabular fractures primarily occur in young people who are involved in high-velocity trauma.\u00a0 Since the advent of mandatory seatbelt use, there has been a significant reduction of acetabular fractures to an approximate incidence of 3 per 100000.\u00a0 There has been an increase in the number of acetabulum fractures resulting from a fall of fewer than 10 feet, likely due to the rise in osteopenia/osteoporosis.\u00a0 Little has changed since Letournel and Judet\u2019s landmark paper in 1993, and many of their findings remain the \u201cgold standard\u201d for treatment today.\u00a0 Among the most significant advancements has been the advent of percutaneous fixation of certain fracture types. ",
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            "firstname": "Brad J.",
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            "title": "Continuing Education Activity"
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            "chapter": null,
            "title": "Introduction"
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            "title": "Etiology"
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            "chapter": null,
            "title": "Epidemiology"
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