Superior dislocation of the hip. A report of 2 cases.
Anterior hip dislocation is relatively uncommon and constitutes only 12-18% of all hip dislocations. Of these the rarest type is the superior anterior dislocation; 2 patients are described, the mechanism of injury, management and complications discussed, and the literature reviewed.
D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography