Fracture of the Greater Trochanter during Closed Reduction of Obturator Type Hip Dislocation.

Author: Jae Hyuk YANG ¹ ; Dilbans Singh PANDHER ; Kwang Jun OH
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1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Greater trochanter; Avulsion fracture; Obturator (Inferior) type hip dislocation; Closed reduction
MeSH: Dislocations; Femur*; Hip Dislocation*; Hip Joint
From:Hip & Pelvis 2014;26(4):275-278
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Obturator (Inferior) type dislocation of the hip joint is a rare and the fracture of greater trochanter during closed reduction for it has never been reported in literature. In this report, we present a case of a fracture of greater trochanter during difficult closed reduction which required operative fixation. Surgeons need to be aware of this complication and excessive force for reduction should be avoided when treating of this type dislocation.