Displacement of the femoral head from the acetabulum
~5% of all traumatic joint dislocations (1)[A]
True orthopedic emergency
Highest rates occur in males than females and ...
Severe hip pain
A high-impact mechanism such as motor vehicle collisions, a fall from a height, or sports injuries
In posterior dislocations, the affected leg will be short...
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocols because there is a high likelihood of associated injuries
Attempt closed reduction within 6 hours to decrease the risk of avascul...
Although there is controversy regarding postreduction immobilization and timing of weight-bearing, early protected weight-bearing has been shown to reduce complic...
Gardener ROE, Worku N, Nunn TR, et al. Management of neglected traumatic hip dislocation in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020;40(7): 554-559.
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S73.006A Unspecified dislocation of unspecified hip, init encntr
S73.016A Posterior dislocation of unspecified hip, initial encounter
S73.036A Other anterior dislocation of unspecified hip, i...
Maintain high index of suspicion based on mechanism and examination. Look for associated injuries.
Single AP pelvis radiograph confirms the diagnosis.
Reduction ...
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