Getachew Wuhib, Mekuriaw Wuhib*, Leul Mekonenn, Nizar El Bouardi and Melatwork Assefa
Traumatic obturator type anterior dislocation of hip with ipsilateral sub trochanteric fracture is rarely encountered in clinical practice. This case presentation will describe a trauma patient with such rare scenario.
Case Report: This paper reports a case of A 20-year-old male patient having traumatic anterior dislocation of hip associated with ipsilateral sub trochanteric femur fracture after the truck rolled over. There was diffuse swelling of the proximal thigh and the lower limb was externally rotated. Radiographic examination shows right femur sub trochanteric fracture with ipsilateral obturator type anterior hip dislocation. Emergency open reduction of the hip dislocation and antegrade intra medullary nailing of the sub trochanteric fracture performed. Subsequent clinical and radiologic follow-up demonstrated good outcome.
Conclusion: The main peculiarity of the presented case is the association of obturator hip dislocation with ipsilateral femur shaft fracture. Early and stable reduction of the dislocation& firm internal fixation of the fracture as soon as possible will allow early rehabilitation & prevent late complications. At the fourth weeks of operation he started non weight bearing mobilization.
