A case of bilateral simultaneous anterior dislocation of the hip in a 30-year-old female is presented herein. The patient was managed conservatively. Follow-up at two years showed excellent results with no signs of avascular necrosis. The cause and mechanism of injury are discussed, which are different from those of previously reported cases.
Asif Sultan, Tahir Ahmad Dar, Mohd Iqbal Wani, Mubashir Maqbool Wani, and Samina Shafi.
Department of Orthopaedics, Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla Srinagar, India. drasifsultan@yahoo.com
Ulus Travma Acil Cer. 2012 Sep 1;18(5):455-7.
AbstractA case of bilateral simultaneous anterior dislocation of the hip in a 30-year-old female is presented herein. The patient was managed conservatively. Follow-up at two years showed excellent results with no signs of avascular necrosis. The cause and mechanism of injury are discussed, which are different from those of previously reported cases.