Traumatic Posterior Hip Dislocation in 5 Year Old Child: A Case Report

H. C. Frank, Kamal Nayan, Keyi Newmi

Abstract: A review in literature confirms that traumatic dislocation of the hip in children is rare. The aim was to report a similar case of posterior hip dislocation in 5 year old child which was reduced under anaesthesia and traction was placed. Immediate reduction is required to prevent the serious complications which may occur i.e. Avascular necrosis of femur head.

Keywords: Hip dislocation, paediatric trauma, reduction maneuver, rehabilitation

How to Cite?: H. C. Frank, Kamal Nayan, Keyi Newmi, "Traumatic Posterior Hip Dislocation in 5 Year Old Child: A Case Report", Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2270-2272, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR23525102409, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR23525102409