J Korean Soc Traumatol.  2013 Sep;26(3):229-232.

Role of MRI in Deciding on a Treatment Plan for Sciatic Nerve Palsy after Reduction of a Hip Dislocation: Case Report

• Cho J
• Yeo WH
• Kim JW

Abstract

Traumatic fracture-dislocations of the hip frequently result from high-energy injury, and hip dislocations are commonly associated with severe concomitant injuries. Sciatic nerve injury often accompanies traumatic fracture-dislocation of the hip, but neurologic examination at the time of injury is difficult in severely traumatized patients with decreased consciousness. We present such a case of multiple traumas with traumatic hip dislocation and sciatic nerve injury after reduction, and we found that magnetic resonance image (MRI) played an important role in developing a management plan.

Keyword

Hip dislocation; Sciatic nerve; Magnetic resonance image

MeSH Terms

Consciousness
Dislocations
Hip Dislocation*
Hip*
Humans
Magnetics
Magnets
Multiple Trauma
Neurologic Examination
Sciatic Nerve*
Sciatic Neuropathy*