Acetabular Fractures - What You Should Know? ![](https://i.imgur.com/2BXh7Zg.jpg) **[Acetabular fractures](https://orthoimplants.gonevis.com/acetabular-fractures-what-you-should-know/)** are characterized by a break in the hip, especially the hip socket i.e., acetabulum. These fractures often occur because of traumatic injuries and in some cases, a stress fracture may occur.