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Bilateral Traumatic Anterior Hip Dislocation - A Case Report.

Nirvin Paul¹, Yogesh Ahuja², J Pragadeeshwaran¹

¹Department of Trauma Surgery, AIIMS, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports

|January 20, 2023

Summary

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Traumatic bilateral anterior hip dislocation is a rare injury following high-energy trauma. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications in this unusual presentation.

Keywords:

Traumatic anterior hip dislocation bilateral anterior hip dislocation obturator type anterior hip dislocation

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Care

Background:

Traumatic hip dislocations require prompt management.
Anterior hip dislocations are less common than posterior types.
Bilateral anterior hip dislocation is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

A 26-year-old male sustained high-energy trauma from a motor vehicle accident.
The patient presented with bilateral hip pain, limited range of motion, and hips in flexion, abduction, and external rotation.
Clinical and radiological evaluations confirmed bilateral anterior hip dislocation.

Findings:

The case involved an isolated, obturator-type anterior dislocation of both hips.
No associated bony injuries were identified.
This presentation is highly unusual.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for managing traumatic bilateral anterior hip dislocation.
Prompt treatment can mitigate the high risk of complications associated with this rare injury.
This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in high-energy trauma scenarios.