hip fracture

Question 1

shortening and internal rotation of leg?

Answer 1

posterior hip dislocation

Question 2

when would you get a posterior dissolution of the hip?

Answer 2

RTA when knees hit dashboard

Question 3

treatment for posterior hip dislocation ?

Answer 3

reduction under general anaesthetic

Question 4

o Externally rotated – abducted and extended at the hip

Answer 4

anterior disclocation (much less common)