Journal of the Korean Fracture Society  2007;20(3):272-276

doi:10.12671/jkfs.2007.20.3.272

Vertically Unstable Fracture of the Pelvis Combined with Anterior Dislocation of the Hip Joint: A Case Report.

Kap Jung KIM 1 ; Ha Yong KIM ; Dae Suk YANG ; Won Sik CHOY

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Keywords

Pelvic bone; Hip joint; Anterior dislocation; Vertical compression

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Pelvic fractures result from high energy trauma and often associated with concomitant injuries. But, vertically unstable pelvic fractures combined with anterior dislocation of the hip is far less common. The traumatic dislocation of the hip is a true orthopedic emergency and it should be considered that a femoral head can be exposed to deteriorized vascularity. We report a case of vertically unstable pelvic fractures combined with traumatic anterior dislocation of the hip joint with the review of the literature.