Bilateral obturator dislocation of the hip.
A case of a traumatic bilateral obturator dislocation of the hip and right side acetabular fracture in a 23-year-old man is presented. The patient was managed conservatively. After follow-up time of 24 months, the result was excellent. The importance of a pelvic radiograph and physical examination of the extremities after significant major trauma are emphasized.
Duygulu
Fuat
F
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Medical School, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey. fuatduygulu@hotmail.com
Karaoglu
Sinan
S
Kabak
Sevki
S
Karahan
O Ibrahim
OI
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D014143:Traction; D016474:Weight-Bearing