Traumatic Anterior Hip Dislocation With an Open Book Pelvic Fracture and Femoral Artery Compression
This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high level of suspicion for anterior hip dislocation, particularly in patients involved in motorcycle accidents, where a flexed, abducted, and externally rotated hip is common. Timely diagnosis allows for prompt treatment, leading to better functional prognosis and improved survival opportunities.
Authors
- Lídia da Paz Palácio
- Juan Pablo Martínez-Cano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6228-0621)
- María Antonia Gomez-Sierra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1323-6958)
- Alfredo Martínez-Rondanelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4902-5703)
Institutions
- Fundación Valle del Lili (CO)
- Icesi University (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JBJS Case Connector
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.cc.24.00177
- Primary Topic
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00