eMedicine Specialties > Emergency Medicine > Trauma & Orthopedics

Dislocation, Hip: Multimedia

Author: Edward T Tham, MD, Fellow in Emergency Ultrasound, Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery, Section of Emergency Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine
Coauthor(s): Christopher I Doty, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Residency Program Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kings County Hospital Center, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Contributor Information and Disclosures

Updated: Dec 2, 2008

Multimedia

Right posterior hip dislocation in a young woman ...Media file 1: Right posterior hip dislocation in a young woman following a high-speed motor vehicle collision (MVC).
Right posterior hip dislocation in a young woman ...

Right posterior hip dislocation in a young woman following a high-speed motor vehicle collision (MVC).

Fracture-dislocation of the right hip. The bony ...Media file 2: Fracture-dislocation of the right hip. The bony fragments are likely part of the acetabulum.
Fracture-dislocation of the right hip. The bony ...

Fracture-dislocation of the right hip. The bony fragments are likely part of the acetabulum.

Posterior dislocation of right hip with acetabula...Media file 3: Posterior dislocation of right hip with acetabular fracture.
Posterior dislocation of right hip with acetabula...

Posterior dislocation of right hip with acetabular fracture.

A normal anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph.Media file 4: A normal anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph.
A normal anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph.

A normal anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph.

More on Dislocation, Hip

Overview: Dislocation, Hip
Differential Diagnoses & Workup: Dislocation, Hip
Treatment & Medication: Dislocation, Hip
Follow-up: Dislocation, Hip
Multimedia: Dislocation, Hip
References

References

  1. Brooks RA, Ribbans WJ. Diagnosis and imaging studies of traumatic hip dislocations in the adult. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Aug 2000;(377):15-23. [Medline].

  2. Conway WF, Totty WG, McEnery KW. CT and MR imaging of the hip. Radiology. Feb 1996;198(2):297-307. [Medline].

  3. DeLee JC. Fracture and dislocation of the hip. In: Rockwood CA, Green DP, Bucholz RW, et al, eds. Fractures in Adults. 4th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1996:1756-803.

  4. Frazee BW, Park RS, Lowery D, et al. Propofol for deep procedural sedation in the ED. Am J Emerg Med. Mar 2005;23(2):190-5. [Medline].

  5. McNamara R. Management of common dislocation: hip dislocations. In: Roberts J, Hedges J, eds. Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Co; 2004:Chap 50.

  6. Miner JR, Martel ML, Meyer M, et al. Procedural sedation of critically ill patients in the emergency department. Acad Emerg Med. Feb 2005;12(2):124-8. [Medline].

  7. Monma H, Sugita T. Is the mechanism of traumatic posterior dislocation of the hip a brake pedal injury rather than a dashboard injury?. Injury. Apr 2001;32(3):221-2. [Medline].

  8. Morrey BF. Instability after total hip arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am. Apr 1992;23(2):237-48. [Medline].

  9. Pitetti RD, Singh S, Pierce MC. Safe and efficacious use of procedural sedation and analgesia by nonanesthesiologists in a pediatric emergency department. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. Nov 2003;157(11):1090-6. [Medline].

  10. Walden PD, Hamer JR. Whistler technique used to reduce traumatic dislocation of the hip in the emergency department setting. J Emerg Med. May-Jun 1999;17(3):441-4. [Medline].

  11. Introduction: congenital hip dislocation. WrongDiagnosis Web site. Available at http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/congenital_hip_dislocation/intro.htm. Accessed May 29, 2003.

  12. Yang EC, Cornwall R. Initial treatment of traumatic hip dislocations in the adult. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Aug 2000;24-31. [Medline].

  13. Goulet J. Hip dislocation. In: Browner B, ed. Skeletal Trauma: Basic Science, Management and Reconstruction. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Science; 2003:chap 46.

  14. Newton E. Femur and hip. In: Marx J, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2006:chap 53.

  15. Sahin V, Karakas ES, Aksu S, et al. Traumatic dislocation and fracture-dislocation of the hip: a long-term follow-up study. J Trauma. Mar 2003;54(3):520-9. [Medline].

  16. Hillyard RF, Fox J. Sciatic nerve injuries associated with traumatic posterior hip dislocations. Am J Emerg Med. Nov 2003;21(7):545-8. [Medline].

  17. Goddard NJ. Classification of traumatic hip dislocation. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Aug 2000;11-4. [Medline].

  18. Nordt WE 3rd. Maneuvers for reducing dislocated hips. A new technique and a literature review. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Mar 1999;260-4. [Medline].

Further Reading

Keywords

hip dislocation, dislocation hip, traumatic hip dislocation, prosthetic hip dislocation, hip dysplasia, congenital hip dislocation, CDH, developmental dysplasia of the hip, DDH, hip fracture-dislocation

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Edward T Tham, MD, Fellow in Emergency Ultrasound, Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery, Section of Emergency Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine
Edward T Tham, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Christopher I Doty, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Residency Program Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Kings County Hospital Center, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Christopher I Doty, MD, FACEP, FAAEM is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians, American Medical Association, Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors, and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

James E Keany, MD, FACEP, Medical Director, JetWest International Air Ambulance; Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Services, Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center; Host of Healthbuzz at Jim.MD
James E Keany, MD, FACEP is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine, and California Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine
Disclosure: eMedicine Salary Employment

Managing Editor

Eric L Legome, MD, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Manhattan; Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York Medical College
Eric L Legome, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians, Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors, and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

John D Halamka, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Chief Information Officer, CareGroup Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School; Attending Physician, Division of Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
John D Halamka, MD, MS is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Emergency Physicians, American Medical Informatics Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Barry E Brenner, MD, PhD, FACEP, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, Program Director, Emergency Medicine, University Hospitals, Case Medical Center
Barry E Brenner, MD, PhD, FACEP is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Physicians, American Heart Association, American Thoracic Society, Arkansas Medical Society, New York Academy of Medicine, New York Academy of Sciences, and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

 
 
HONcode

We subscribe to the
HONcode principles of the
Health On the Net Foundation

All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright© 1994- by Medscape.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.

DISCLAIMER: The content of this Website is not influenced by sponsors. The site is designed primarily for use by qualified physicians and other medical professionals. The information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other health care provider. The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only. In no way should it be considered as offering medical advice. Please check with a physician if you suspect you are ill.