J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1975 Mar;10(1):127-132. 10.4055/jkoa.1975.10.1.127.

Posterior-Fracture Dislocation of the Femoral Head: A Case Report

• Kang CS
• Pyun YS
• Kang CG

• KMID: 2471457
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1975.10.1.127

Abstract

A case of traumatic fracture dislocation occurred in the left femoral head is reported. The case was a 35 year old male who sustained the trauma on the left leg by traffic accident (Dashboard injury). X-ray study revealed posterior fracture dislocation of the femoral head with retained medial head fragment. For this injury, at first close relation was performed under general anesthesia and reduced the femoral head in the acetabulum, but head fragment was not reduced in the remaining head. And 50, after several days. open reduction was performed accompanied internal fixation with iliac bone pegs (two). The head fragment was attached to the synovial leash (retinacular) but not attached to the ligamentum teres. At post-operative X-ray and follow up study after removal of the cast immobilization revealed accurate reduction and gained the slight limited range of motion.

MeSH Terms

Accidents, Traffic
Acetabulum
Anesthesia, General
Dislocations*
Follow-Up Studies
Head*
Humans
Immobilization
Leg
Male
Range of Motion, Articular
Round Ligaments

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