title: Traumatic hip dislocation--a review.
abstract: Hip dislocations are uncommon injuries that result from high-energy mechanisms. These patients require careful trauma evaluation to rule out concomitant injuries. Early closed or open reduction that is performed within 6 hours and close radiological follow-up is recommended to obtain the best possible results. It is also essential to educate the patient regarding the potential sequelae and follow them for evidence of osteonecrosis and posttraumatic arthritis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Samuel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sanders
authors.forename: Nirmal
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tejwani
authors.forename: Kenneth A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Egol
mesh_terms: D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome