Central dislocation of the hip with complications.
A case of severe central fracture-dislocation of the acetabulum is described. This lesion was complicated by a small-bowel rupture and occlusion of the iliac vessels. In order to reduce the dislocation, iliopubic osteotomy and excision of the hip joint capsule was necessary.
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries*; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000293:injuries*