Open anterior dislocation of the hip in a child.
A 6-year-old boy sustained an open anterior dislocation of the hip through the scrotum. Debridement and reduction were immediately carried out. After 18 months, necrosis of the head of the femur was observed.
Orthopedic Department, University of Bari, Italy.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002648:Child; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*