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Although bone metastasis to the acetabulum can cause significant disability from pain and immobility, little has been written about the diagnosis and management of a pathologic acetabular fracture. We present three patients with metastatic acetabular fractures and discuss an approach to evaluation and management. When a high index of suspicion of fracture exists, further radiographic workup is warranted...