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.
Accidents, Traffic ; Elbow Joint ; injuries ; Hip Dislocation ; complications ; pathology ; Humans ; Joint Dislocations ; complications ; Male ; Soft Tissue Injuries ; complications ; Young Adult