The American journal of orthopedics
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Review Case Reports
Traumatic hip dislocation during childhood. A case report and review of the literature.
Traumatic hip dislocations rarely occur during childhood. Males sustain pediatric hip dislocations four times more often than do females. ⋯ Potential associated injuries include fractures and neurovascular injury, whereas avascular necrosis (AVN) and degenerative joint disease are potential sequelae. Optimal treatment should be prompt reduction of the hip in order to minimize the risk of AVN of the femoral head.