Acetabular fractures are complex intra-articular injuries involving the weight-bearing surface of the hip joint. Accurate classification is essential for selection of the surgical approach, planning of the reduction sequence, and determination of the fixation strategy. The Judet-Letournel classification remains the most widely accepted system for the evaluation of acetabular fractures. By defining five elementary and five associated fracture patterns, it provides a common language for orthopedic trauma surgeons. Radiological assessment is based on anteroposterior pelvic radiographs, Judet oblique views, and computed tomography. The iliopectineal line, ilioischial line, anterior and posterior wall lines, teardrop figure, acetabular roof line, obturator foramen, and axial computed tomography images should be evaluated systematically. Classification algorithms may improve the reliability of fracture recognition, particularly for surgeons with limited experience. In surgical planning, identification of primary and secondary fracture lines, recognition of the constant fragment, understanding of displacement vectors, and assessment of endopelvic and exopelvic accessibility are critical steps. A structured approach that integrates fracture morphology with surgical strategy facilitates anatomical reduction, stable fixation, and reproducible decision-making in the management of acetabular fractures.