Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3248208 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A dislocated hip prosthesis is a common occurrence in the Emergency Department. To combat this problem, orthopedists use constraint devices in an attempt to reduce the incidence of dislocation. However, when these devices fail, a more complicated case arises. We discuss a case report in which a patient presented with a dislocation of his hip after implantation of a constrained total hip arthroplasty. We describe a closed reduction procedure using deep sedation, fluoroscopy, and adequate assistance.
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Authors
Scott Birdwell, Eric Wilke,