Presentation
Motor vehicle accident
Patient Data
Age: 25 year
Gender: Male
From the case:
Posterior dislocation of the hip
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There is complete posterior dislocation of the left hip. The left femoral head is displaced posterior, superior, and slightly lateral to the acetabulum.
Marked left hip joint hemarthrosis is seen.
Case Discussion
Posterior dislocation of the hip joint is much more common than anterior dislocation and is mainly caused by forceful trauma.