Lab Studies:
None
Other Studies:
An anteroposterior/lateral x-ray of the right hip demonstrated a right posterior hip dislocation with the femoral head located superior and posterior to the acetabulum Case Photo #1 . No fracture was appreciated on x-ray.
An X-ray and CT of the right hip immediately post-reduction, confirmed successful reduction of the dislocation. There was no fracture appreciated, and no evidence of hip dysplasia.
Four weeks after his injury, he underwent an MRI of his right hip Case Photo #2 , which demonstrated a ligamentum teres tear, femoral head chondral injury, subtle posterior acetabular fracture, and associated labral tear. There were no signs of avascular necrosis appreciated at a month after the injury.
Consultations:
The emergency department staff consulted orthopedics at the time of injury.
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