Objective To establish a valid finite element model of the transverse fractured acetabulum and finish the analysis of inner fixation ways. Methods The three-dimensional image of the pelvis was reconstructed with the software Mimics 10.0 and was modified with the software Geomagic. Then the 3D model of fractured pelvis was imported into ansys workbench and was established after some operations. After that the integrated 3D finite element models of transverse fractured acetabulums were established, which were fixed with posterior column long and short plates respectively. Finally the vertical load pressure was exerted on the upper terminal plate of the pelvis with some constrainer, and the distribution of stress was analyzed. Results With same loads, the maximum total deformation, von-mises stress and von-mises strain of short plate were bigger than them of long plate. In addition, the model with short plate was easier to lapse. Conclusion It was indicated that the proposed model was stable and valid to contribute the stress of pelvis. For the fixation of transverse fractured acetabulum with a posterior plate, extending the plate to hucklebone tuber was considered more stable.
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