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Review
. 2015 May 25:21:55.
doi: 10.11604/pamj.2015.21.55.6392. eCollection 2015.

Traumatic obturator dislocation of the hip joint: a case report and review of the literature

Redouane Hani  1 , Mohamed Kharmaz  1 , Mohamed Saleh Berrada  1
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Traumatic obturator dislocation of the hip joint: a case report and review of the literature

Redouane Hani et al. Pan Afr Med J. .

Abstract

We describe a case of traumatic obturator hip dislocation in an adult. Closed reduction was done under general anesthesia. Post-reduction radiographs showed concentric and congruent reduction of the right hip. Traction was applied for three weeks followed by progressive mobilization and loading. Follow up for two years after the injury showed that the patient achieved a full recovery without any evidence of hip pain or a decreased range of motion. There were no signs of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

Keywords: Hip dislocation; closed reduction; obturator; osteonecrosis.

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Closed reduction of the right hip joint under general anesthesia: (a) before reduction; (b) after reduction
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Figure 2
Anteroposterior radiograph of the pelvis showing an obturator dislocation of the right hip
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Figure 3
Post reduction radiograph showing the right hip congruency
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Post reduction CT showing no fracture of the femoral head
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