Presentation
Pain in the right hip joint and unable to move following a fall at home.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hip prosthesis dislocation
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Posterosuperior dislocation of the right hip prosthesis. No obvious fracture.
Case Discussion
The complications of the total hip arthroplasty are common; therefore, it is important for radiologists to familiarize themselves with these complications.