Arthroscopic loose body retrieval following traumatic hip dislocation.
Traumatic dislocation of the hip is associated with considerable morbidity due to the risk of aseptic necrosis and post-injury arthritis, which is greater in the presence of an associated fracture. Computed tomography after a traumatic dislocation may reveal loose bone fragments within the weight-bearing area of the joint. We advocate the early arthroscopic retrieval of loose bone fragments to preserve the articular surface, as the retention of such fragments may lead to a less satisfactory long-term result. Arthroscopic surgery is associated with less morbidity than open arthrotomy.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
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Keene
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Villar
D000293:Adolescent; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007594:Joint Loose Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed