Closed reduction of constrained total hip arthroplasty in the ED.
A dislocated hip prosthesis is a common occurrence in the Emergency Department. To combat this problem, orthopedists use constraint devices in an attempt to reduce the incidence of dislocation. However, when these devices fail, a more complicated case arises. We discuss a case report in which a patient presented with a dislocation of his hip after implantation of a constrained total hip arthroplasty. We describe a closed reduction procedure using deep sedation, fluoroscopy, and adequate assistance.
Birdwell
Scott
S
Department of Emergency Medicine, College Station Medical Center, College Station, Texas, USA.
Wilke
Eric
E
D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015641:Radiography, Interventional