Bilateral Traumatic Anterior Hip Dislocation - A Case Report
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Nirvin Paul1, Yogesh Ahuja2, J Pragadeeshwaran1
1Department of Trauma Surgery, AIIMS, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Introduction:
Traumatic anterior hip dislocation is less common than posterior dislocation and bilateral anterior hip dislocation is a very rare presentation. Early diagnosis and treatment are of paramount importance to prevent complications. Here, we report a case of traumatic bilateral anterior hip dislocation following a high-velocity motor vehicle accident.
Case Report:
A 26-year-old man was brought to the emergency department following high-energy trauma due to a motor vehicular accident. He was in considerable pain with both hips in flexion, abduction, and external rotation. There was a restriction to the range of movement at bilateral hip joints. Clinical and radiological examination revealed bilateral anterior hip dislocation.
Conclusion:
Isolated anterior, obturator type of dislocation involving both hip joints with no other associated bony injury is quite unusual. The diagnosis and treatment have to be prompt. The chances of complications are high.
