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Using Spinal Anesthesia and a Fracture Table for Closed Reduction of an Obturator Foramen Hip Dislocation: A Case
Bradley A Carlson1, Thomas P Riggs2, Michael S Douglas1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California.
Case:
A 37-year-old man with a right obturator foramen hip dislocation underwent closed reduction under spinal anesthesia with the use of a fracture traction table.
Conclusion:
This novel technique provides surgeons and anesthesiologists an alternative method of treating obturator foramen hip dislocations that provides a more controlled reduction and less need for assistants.
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