Native Hip Dislocation

Question 1

What are the signs of AVN on a radiograph

Answer 1

Femoral Head Collapse,
Crescent Sign
Femoral Head sclerosis

Question 2

What are the incidences of native hip dislocation and

Answer 2

Allergies

M Medication

P Past medical history

L Last ate

E Events

?Previous dislocations

Paraesthesia / numbness

Other injuries / Pain anywhere else

NV Status. Sciatic Nerve

Question 3

What are manoeuvres for reducing a dislocated hip?

Answer 3

Allis Manoeuvre

Knee flexed to 90 degrees

Hip flexed to 90 degrees (relaxes hamstrings)

Longitudinal traction in direction of long axis of femur

Adduction + internally rotation if required

Question 4

What are some of the causes of sciatic nerve dysfunction post-operativley?

Answer 4

Iatrogenic
Post-operative haematoma
Dislocation