Neglected subluxation of the hip after trauma: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In children, the pelvis contains a large amount of cartilage components; therefore, when traumatic hip dislocation spontaneously reduces, it can be impossible to see on X-ray or computed tomography (CT) images in some cases, which can delay its detection.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 10-year-old boy who was injured by being hit by a car while walking. Upon diagnosis of pelvic ring fracture, the patient received conservative treatment. Seven months after injury, the patient was referred to our department with the chief complaint of limping.

Diagnosis

Marked limitation was observed in the left hip with extension of -40°, abduction of 10°, and internal rotation of 20°. X-ray revealed narrowing of the left hip joint space, with deformity of the f

SUBMITTER: Matsubayashi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7415628 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature