Traumatic hip dislocation in a 3-year-old girl

摘要: Traumatic hip dislocation in the pediatric patient requires much less energy than an adult, yet it remains a rare diagnosis. We report case of 3-year-old girl who dislocated her right when bindings failed to release as she skied downhill. The was promptly reduced nearest trauma center, and at 18 months after injury, there is no evidence avascular necrosis. potential risk necrosis significant, rises greatly reduction delayed beyond 6 hours. Reduction can be safely performed emergency department, although up 25% cases will require open operating room. A high index suspicion warranted not miss "golden window" achieve satisfactory timely fashion. Language: en