title: Computerised tomography after posterior dislocation of the hip.
abstract: We have reviewed 19 consecutive patients admitted to the Odense University Hospital after traumatic dislocation of the hip. We aimed to perform computerised tomography as soon as possible after closed reduction; this was accomplished in 15 patients. The CT scans revealed intra-articular fragments of bone in five hips, and fractures of the femoral head or acetabulum in six. In two cases the CT scans excluded fractures or intra-articular fragments which had been suspected on conventional radiography. CT scanning is a useful diagnostic tool in traumatic dislocation of the hip; we consider that it makes an important contribution to management.
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed