HIP DISLOCATION (FEMUR DISLOCATION)
HIP DISLOCATION (FEMUR DISLOCATION) INTRODUCTION: A traumatic hip dislocation occurs when the head of the thighbone (femur) is forced out of its socket in the hip bone (pelvis). It typically takes a major force to dislocate the hip. Car collisions and falls from significant heights are common causes and, as a result, other injuries like broken bones often occur with the dislocation. A hip dislocation is a serious medical emergency. Immediate treatment is necessary. · Epidemiology Ø rare, but high incidence of associated injuries Ø mechanism is usually young patients with high energy trauma · Hip joint inherently stable due to Ø bony anatomy Ø soft tissue constraints ANATOMY: CLASSIFICATION: Ø Simple: dislocation without associated fracture. Ø Complex: dislocation associated with fracture of acetabulum or proximal fever. v Anatomic Classification: Ø Posterior Dislocation: (90%) Ø