Anterior Dislocation of Hip in a 11yr old Child ­an unusual presentation

2014 
Introduction: Traumatic hip dislocations in children are relatively uncommon and anterior dislocation of hip joint is even rarer. Case Report: We are hereby reporting a case of 11 yr old male who had traumatic Anterior Dislocation of Hip which is a very rare scenario. Patient underwent emergent successful reduction. Follow-up was uneventful. No complications like osteoarthritis, coxa magna, heterotrophic calcification, in congruency of the joints or avascular necrosis of the head of femur were reported. Conclusion: Reduction was successful and followup was uneventful. The case can be treated successfully without any post reduction short or long term complications.
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