Traumatic dislocation of hip joint with fracture of shaft of femur on the same side

Abstract

Four cases of traumatic dislocation of the hip joint with fracture of the shaft of femur on the same side, and one case of bilateral hip joint dislocation with a fracture of shaft of femur on one side are reported. Pitfalls in diagnosis and hazards of delayed treatment are emphasized. Methods of treatment are outlined. Complications such as avascular necrosis of the head of the femur and sciatic nerve palsy are discussed. Avascular necrosis of the head of the femur is not inevitable even after reduction of the joint has been delayed for several days.