Successful reduction of an obturator hip dislocation using flexion, abduction, and external rotation: a case report

Obturator dislocation of the hip is an extremely rare injury. Urgent closed reduction is critical to prevent complications such as avascular necrosis. We report a rare case of a 52-year-old woman who sustained an obturator dislocation following a motor vehicle collision. Manual reduction was successfully performed under fluoroscopic guidance with the hip positioned in flexion, abduction, and external rotation within 3 h post-injury. The patient followed a staged rehabilitation protocol and recovered well with only mild residual discomfort at 6 months. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, prompt reduction, and the utility of alternative reduction strategies when standard techniques fail. Long-term monitoring is advised due to the risk of femoral head collapse and subsequent osteoarthritis.