Traumatic Dislocation of the Hip with Ipsilateral Femoral Shaft Fracture
10.4055/jkoa.1982.17.2.385
- Author:
Kwang Hoe KIM
;
Il Yong CHOI
;
Sung Joon KIM
;
Sang Ho PARK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dislocation of the Hip;
Fracture of the Femoral Shaft;
Functional Results
- MeSH:
Arthritis;
Dislocations;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hip;
Methods;
Ossification, Heterotopic;
Paralysis;
Peroneal Nerve
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1982;17(2):385-390
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Traumatic dislocation of the hip with ipsilateral femoral shaft fracture was a rare injury. In this paper, 3 cases of these combined injuries are reported together with a review of the literature. After closed reduction of the two dislocated hips, the shaft fractures were treated, one with the Kiintscher nail, and the other with blade plate & screws. The remain was treated by Watson-Jones method. In the follow-up study, a fair result in one case and good results in two cases were obtained. Complications in 2 cases were peroneal nerve palsy. One case had pathologic ossification and one developed traumatic arthritis.
