J Korean Fract Soc.  2005 Oct;18(4):474-477. 10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.4.474.

Neglected Traumatic Posterior Hip Dislocation in a Crutch-walking Patient: A Case Report

• Kim YM
• Shon HC
• Kim DS
• Choi ES
• Park KJ
• Im SH

• KMID: 2015418
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.4.474

Abstract

Traumatic posterior hip dislocation should be reduced emergently, but diagnosis could be delayed in a patient with head trauma or in developing countries. We have experienced neglected posterior hip dislocation for three months in a crutch-walking patient who had ipsilateral tibia fracture and alert mentality. Open reduction followed by six-weeks skeletal traction was performed. At one year follow-up, the reduced hip showed good range of motion with no evidence of avascular necrosis.

Keyword

Neglected traumatic posterior hip dislocation; Open reduction

MeSH Terms

Craniocerebral Trauma
Developing Countries
Diagnosis
Follow-Up Studies
Hip Dislocation*
Hip*
Humans
Necrosis
Range of Motion, Articular
Tibia
Traction