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In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy

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Recurrent traumatic hip dislocation in an 8-year-old boy.

Rita Sapage¹, Carlos Branco¹, Rita Sousa¹

¹Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Avenida da Noruega, Lordelo, 5000-508 Vila Real, Portugal.

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|March 5, 2021

Summary

Pediatric traumatic hip dislocations are rare injuries. Prompt management and patient cooperation are key to successful outcomes, as demonstrated by a case of recurrent dislocation successfully treated with traction and rest.

Keywords:

Child Closed reduction Hip Magnetic resonance imaging Traumatic dislocation

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Traumatology

Background:

Pediatric traumatic hip dislocations (PTHD) are uncommon, accounting for approximately 5% of all pediatric dislocations.
Associated injuries, including bony or soft tissue damage, occur in 17%-25% of cases.

Observation:

A case report details an 8-year-old boy with posterior hip dislocation from low-energy trauma.
Initial management involved closed reduction and one week of bed rest, followed by recurrent dislocation shortly after discharge.

Findings:

The recurrent dislocation was successfully managed with four weeks of bed rest, lower limb skin traction, and one week of non-weight-bearing ambulation on crutches.
At six months follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic with full, painless hip range of motion and no significant radiographic abnormalities.

Implications:

Pediatric traumatic hip dislocation is a challenging injury requiring prompt intervention.
The lack of established treatment protocols highlights the importance of individualized management and patient/parental adherence.