Locked Inferior Fracture Dislocation after Total Hip Arthroplasty

Abstract Acetabular fracture in conjunction with dislocation after total hip arthroplasty is a rarely reported event. We describe such a case with a unique fracture dislocation pattern, whereby the prosthetic femoral component dislocated inferiorly, fracturing the pelvis, and was locked in this posi...

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Published in:	The Journal of arthroplasty Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 308 - 310
Main Authors:	Old, Andrew B., AB, McGrory, Brian J., MD, Peterson, Charles A., MD, Lebar, Randi D., MD, Goudreau, Frank S., DO
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-02-2008
Subjects:	Acetabulum - injuries Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip dislocation Female fracture Fractures, Bone - etiology Fractures, Bone - surgery Hip Dislocation - etiology Humans Joint Instability - etiology Middle Aged Orthopedics outcome Postoperative Complications Reoperation total hip arthroplasty total hip arthroplasty dislocation outcome fracture
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Summary:	Abstract Acetabular fracture in conjunction with dislocation after total hip arthroplasty is a rarely reported event. We describe such a case with a unique fracture dislocation pattern, whereby the prosthetic femoral component dislocated inferiorly, fracturing the pelvis, and was locked in this position. The patient was treated with closed reduction under anesthesia and the fracture healed without further surgical intervention. However, she has experienced subsequent instability episodes and we have recommended revision surgery.
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ISSN:	0883-5403 1532-8406
DOI:	10.1016/j.arth.2007.01.012