Neglected Posterior Dislocation of Hip in Children - A Case Report

Traumatic dislocation of the hip in children is a rare injury. We report the outcome of 2 patients of neglected hip dislocation which were treated by open reduction and internal fixation by k-wires. We treat 2 children both girls (one was of 4 years and other was 7 years of age). In both cases dislo...

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Published in:Journal of orthopaedic case reports 2014-04, Vol.4 (2), p.21-24
Main Authors: Pal, Chandra Prakash, Kumar, Deepak, Sadana, Ashwani, Dinkar, Karuna Shankar
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Language:English
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Summary:Traumatic dislocation of the hip in children is a rare injury. We report the outcome of 2 patients of neglected hip dislocation which were treated by open reduction and internal fixation by k-wires. We treat 2 children both girls (one was of 4 years and other was 7 years of age). In both cases dislocation was unilateral and was not associated with any facture. Both cases were of posterior dislocation. in both cases open reduction and internal fixation was done by k wires. Hip spica was applied post operatively in both cases. The k wire was removed at 3 to 4 weeks. Patients were allowed to bear weight from gradual to full weight bearing after 6 weeks. We conclude that open reduction is a satisfactory treatment for neglected hip dislocation. It prevents not only deformity but also maintains limb length.
ISSN:2250-0685
2321-3817
DOI:10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.161