Total hip arthroplasty in neglected, obturator type, hip dislocation in a young adult - an unusual case and literature review

Neglected obturator dislocation of the hip is extremely rare and most cases are reported from rural areas of developing countries. We present the case of a 30-year old male who presented with pain in the left hip for 2 years with and with a fixed deformity of the hip. He gave a history of fall from a tree 15 years ago. Radiographs revealed an obturator dislocation of the hip with a well-formed pseudo-acetabulum around the dislocated femur head. Uncemented total hip arthroplasty was done and at 2-year-follow-up the patient was able to walk pain-free and unaided.