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Superior fracture-dislocation of the hip
Archives of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery. Archiv Fur Orthopadische Und Unfall-Chirurgie
|January 1, 1986
Summary
A rare superior hip fracture-dislocation from low-energy trauma resulted in a false acetabulum. Despite a high risk of avascular necrosis, bone scans indicated the femoral head remained viable.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Trauma care
- Radiology
Background:
- Superior fracture-dislocation of the hip is uncommon, especially after low-energy mechanisms.
- Delayed radiological assessment can complicate diagnosis and management.
- Associated femoral neck fractures increase the risk of avascular necrosis of the femoral head.