Traumatic dislocation of the hip with ipsilateral femoral shaft fracture: a method of treatment.
Two cases of posterior fracture-dislocation of the hip associated with an ipsilateral femoral shaft fracture are presented with a technique of reduction and stabilization which allows for closed treatment of both injuries. This approach is advantageous in the severely injured patient.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014143:Traction / Q000379:methods*