hip dislocation Flashcards
1
Q
most common
A
posterior
2
Q
signs of posterior hip dislocation
A
shortened leg
adducted
internally rotated
3
Q
signs of anterior hip dislocation
A
leg abducted
externally rotated
no leg shortening
4
Q
mx
A
analgesia
reduction under GA within 4hrs - to reduce risk AvN
5
Q
complications
A
sciatic or femoral N injury
AvN
OA
recurrent dislocation
