Citation

Yasin FN, Singh VA. BMJ Case Rep. 2009; 2009(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

University Malaya Medical Centre, Orthopaedics, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/bcr.12.2008.1317

PMID

21686368

PMCID

PMC3029042

Abstract

Hip fracture-dislocation is extremely rare in sports and is most frequently seen after road traffic accidents. This injury is associated with considerable long-term disability and rapidly progressive joint degeneration. This case report illustrates two cases of hip fracture dislocation that occurred while playing recreational indoor football (futsal). Futsal is a fast-emerging recreational sport in Malaysia and we are now beginning to see high-impact injuries rarely encountered in recreational sports. Therefore, futsal cannot be taken lightly and it is important to take adequate precautions to prevent serious injuries when participating in such sports.

Language: en