Rare case of a post-traumatic pure obturator dislocation of the hip associated with contralateral femoral neck fracture

• Published in: Visual journal of emergency medicine Vol. 37; p. 102110
• Main Authors: El Boustani, Yasser, Ibnoussina, Othmane, Fekhaoui, Reda, Mekkaoui, Jalal, Bouffetal, Moncef, Bassir, Rida Allah, Kharmaz, Mohamed, Lamrani, Moulay Omar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01-10-2024
• Subjects: Anterior hip dislocation; Femoral neck fracture; Hip dislocation; Obturator hip dislocation; Post-traumatic hip dislocation; Femoral neck fracture; Anterior hip dislocation; Obturator hip dislocation; Hip dislocation; Post-traumatic hip dislocation
• ISSN: 2405-4690; 2405-4690
• DOI: 10.1016/j.visj.2024.102110

Obturator hip dislocations are rare, typically resulting from high-energy trauma. Prompt reduction is critical to avoid complications such as avascular necrosis. This case involves a rare obturator dislocation with a contralateral femoral neck fracture following a workplace accident.
A 35-year-old male sustained a left obturator hip dislocation and a right femoral neck fracture after being struck by a heavy object. Closed reduction was performed within three hours. Post-reduction imaging confirmed successful realignment without further complications.
Early diagnosis and reduction are vital in managing rare obturator dislocations to prevent avascular necrosis, especially in cases with concurrent injuries.