title: [Obturator dislocation of the hip joint].
abstract: Luxatio obturatoria may occur in the case of a trauma affecting the hip joint when the latter is in a position of flexion, abduction and external rotation. The femoral head dislocates anteriorly and caudally towards the foramen obturatum. A recent case will be presented with a discussion of the general aspects of this injury, with special emphasis on concomitant injuries and their significance of the long-term prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Städtisches Klinikum, Karlsruhe.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Sarkar
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mastragelopulos
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Pfister
mesh_terms: D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Die Luxatio obturatoria des Hüftgelenkes.