Asymmetric fracture dislocation of the hips: case report

Pan Afr Med J. 2024 Apr 9:47:179. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.179.43033. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

Bilateral asymmetric hip fracture dislocation is an extremely rare entity. The injury is caused by a high velocity mechanism. We reported a case of bilateral hip fracture dislocation and its management. A 30-year-old man with no previous medical or surgical history was involved in a road accident involving a high-speed collision between two trucks. X-rays of the pelvis revealed asymmetrical bilateral fracture-luxation of the hips. The reduction of the hips was done under general anesthesia. Asymmetrical bilateral traumatic dislocation fracture of the hip is a rare serious injury. Reduction must be performed within 6 hours. Short- and long-term monitoring of the patient is essential.

Keywords: Dislocation; asymmetric; case report; fracture; hip.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic*
  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, General / methods
  • Fracture Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Dislocation* / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Dislocation* / etiology
  • Hip Dislocation* / surgery
  • Hip Fractures* / etiology
  • Hip Fractures* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male