Presentation
High impacted trauma to the pelvis.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Posterior hip dislocation
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The femoral head lies superoposterior to the acetabulum.
A small fracture fragment lies in the hip joint.
Case Discussion
Complete dislocation of the femoral head.
With any form of joint dislocation check on pre and post manipulation films for any associated fracture fragments.