Citation

Agarwal S, Singh GK, Jain UK, Jyoti G. Arch. Orthop. Trauma Surg. 2000; 120(3-4): 236-238.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, King George's Medical College, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, India. agarwals@lw1.vsnl.net.in

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Springer Verlag)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10738895

Abstract

The presence of anterior dislocation of the hip along with contralateral posterior dislocation of the hip in the absence of other major trauma is a distinctly rare injury pattern. We report such a case resulting from a motor vehicle striking a pedestrian, along with a review of previous cases. The patient was managed nonoperatively within 6 hours of trauma with an excellent final outcome and no posttraumatic complications over a 3-year follow-up. The possible mechanism of this injury is discussed.

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