Hip Disclocation
Look For
- Posterior dislocation - flexion, internal rotation, adduction of the hip with shortening of the leg
- Anterior dislocation - flexion / extension and external rotation of the hip with less shortening of the leg
Causes of Hip Disclocation
- Congenital - hip dysplasia
- Acquired - major trauma e.g. road traffic accidents or sporting injuries
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