POSTERIOR HIP DISLOCATION Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism
A
MCV - knee vs. dashboard and hip directed posteriorily
2
Q
Clinical Features
A
Adducted
Shortened
Internally Rotated
3
Q
Management
A
ORTHOPEDIC EMERGENCY
Risk of avascular necrosis of femoral head
Must reduce ASAP
4
Q
Associated Injury
A
Acetabular Injury
5
Q
Reduction Techniques
A
Allis
Whistler