Ipsilateral open anterior hip dislocation and open posterior elbow dislocation in an adult.
- Author:
Sunil KUMAR
1
;
Akhilesh RATHI
;
Sunil SEHRAWAT
;
Vikas GUPTA
;
Jatin TALWAR
;
Sumit ARORA
Author Information
1. Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Associated Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi 110029, India.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Accidents, Traffic;
Elbow Joint;
injuries;
Hip Dislocation;
complications;
pathology;
Humans;
Joint Dislocations;
complications;
Male;
Soft Tissue Injuries;
complications;
Young Adult
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2014;17(1):60-62
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Open anterior dislocation of the hip is a very rare injury, especially in adults. It is a hyperabduction, external rotation and extension injury. Its combination with open posterior dislocation of the elbow has not been described in English language-based medical literature. Primary resuscitation, debridement, urgent reduction of dislocation, and adequate antibiotic support resulted in good clinical outcome in our patient. At 18 months follow-up, no signs of avascular necrosis of the femoral head or infection were observed.
