Traumatic asymmetrical bilateral hip dislocation in an adult. Issue 6 (1st November 2001)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lam, F; Walczak, J; Franklin, A
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 18:Issue 6(2001)
• Page Start: 506
• Page End: 507
• Publication Date: 2001-11-01
• Subjects: hip dislocation -- avascular necrosis -- orthopaedic manipulation; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.18.6.506
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Bilateral hip dislocation occurring as a result of trauma is a rare condition. Simultaneous anterior and posterior traumatic dislocation of both hips is even more unusual. A case is reported of asymmetrical bilateral traumatic hip dislocation without an associated fracture of the pelvis or femur occurring in a young adult with no previous history of hip abnormality or ligamentous laxity. An unusual mechanism for this injury is also described.