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The text discusses the increasing incidence of fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, particularly among elderly women, and the associated medical and economic burdens on healthcare systems. It highlights recent innovations in diagnosis and treatment, such as minimal invasive surgery and patient-centered medicine. Studies in the Special Issue focus on topics like percutaneous fixation in acetabular fractures, risk factors for post-traumatic osteoarthritis, and the timing of surgery in geriatric patients. The text emphasizes the need for further research on socio-economic and psychosocial consequences of fragility fractures, as well as improvements in prevention and treatment strategies to minimize the impact of these fractures. [Extracted from the article]