Classification
Letournel
| Elementary | Associated |
|---|---|
| Posterior wall | Posterior column and posterior wall |
| Posterior column | Transverse and posterior wall |
| Anterior wall | T shaped |
| Anterior column | Anterior column and posterior hemitransverse |
| Transverse | Both columns |
Original publication Letournel E. Acetabulum fractures: classification and management. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1980;(151):81-106.
Reviewed by Professor Phong Tran, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Health. Last updated 10 October 2026.