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Hip subluxation associated with Pipkin II fracture: an injury to look for before reduction

Authors: André-Pierre Uzel, Clarisse Mazzola, Guillaume Lebreton, Gwenaëlle Wilson, Jean-Louis Rouvillain

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Fractures of the femoral head are rare. They usually occur in association with a posterior hip dislocation secondary to a high-energy trauma (motor vehicle accident). We report a case of Pipkin II fracture associated with an irreducible hip subluxation. Clinical signs are poor unlike in posterior hip subluxation. CT scan is important to evaluate the traumatism. The Hardinge approach is relevant in this context of irreducible hip subluxation. The clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic particularities of this lesion type are discussed.

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Title: Hip subluxation associated with Pipkin II fracture: an injury to look for before reduction
Authors: André-Pierre Uzel
Clarisse Mazzola
Guillaume Lebreton
Gwenaëlle Wilson
Jean-Louis Rouvillain
Publication date: 01-05-2009
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-009-0021-7

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Hip subluxation associated with Pipkin II fracture: an injury to look for before reduction

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