Superior fracture-dislocation of the hip.
A case of superior fracture-dislocation of the hip following a low-energy injury is reported. The direction of the dislocation is uncommon. Radiological investigation was delayed for 5 months and then showed the appearances of a radiologically perfect false acetabulum. The fracture-dislocation was a type IV with an associated fracture of the femoral neck, an injury which is expected to produce a high rate of avascular necrosis of the femoral head. However, bone scans suggested that the femoral head was viable.
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000293:Adolescent; D001174:Arthrodesis; D005270:Femur Head / Q000293:injuries; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography