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Orthopedic Research Online Journal

Inferior Hip Dislocation Without Any Fracture: A Case Report

Submission: November 18, 2020Published: February 22,2021

DOI: 10.31031/OPROJ.2021.08.000676

ISSN : 2576-8875
Volume8 Issue1

Abstract

Background: Hip joint is inherently stable via strong ligamentous and bony structures and a high energy trauma is necessary to yield dislocation. Inferior hip dislocation is an epidemiologically and logically rare condition and to our knowledge only 12 cases have been reported in the English literature. The injury mechanism is poorly understood but generally is caused by a high energy trauma while hip joint is in an abducted position.

Case: In this article we are about to share a patient with inferior hip dislocation reduced by simple Allis maneuver under intravenous sedation in the emergency room facing no other complications after 12 months’ follow-up

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