POSTERIOR HIP DISLOCATION Flashcards

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Mechanism

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MCV - knee vs. dashboard and hip directed posteriorily

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2
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Clinical Features

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Adducted
Shortened
Internally Rotated

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3
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Management

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ORTHOPEDIC EMERGENCY
Risk of avascular necrosis of femoral head
Must reduce ASAP

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4
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Associated Injury

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Acetabular Injury

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5
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Reduction Techniques

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Allis
Whistler

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