TRAUMA-HIP DISLOCATION

SUMMARY

1. Most commonly, the head of the femur dislocates posteriorly.

2. Posterior hip dislocation present(s) with severe hip pain, with hip in flexion, internal rotation, and adduction.

3. Anterior hip dislocation present(s) with severe hip pain, with hip in extension, external rotation, and abduction.

4. Associated injuries: lumbosacral plexopathy, sciatic neuropathy, femoral neuropathy, AVN, OA.

5. Initial management is closed reduction & immobilization; surgery is indicated if closed reduction is unsuccessful.

6. Most clinicians recommend non–weight-bearing for 3-4 wks, followed by protected weight-bearing for an additional 3 wks.

Reference(s)

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Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].