Triple fracture-dislocation of the lower limb.
A case of fracture-dislocations of the hip, knee and tarsometatarsal joints in the same limb is presented. This combination of injuries has not previously been reported. There were no associated neurovascular complications.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries*; D000328:Adult; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000293:injuries*