Abstract
A dislocated hip prosthesis is a common occurrence in the Emergency Department. To
combat this problem, orthopedists use constraint devices in an attempt to reduce the
incidence of dislocation. However, when these devices fail, a more complicated case
arises. We discuss a case report in which a patient presented with a dislocation of
his hip after implantation of a constrained total hip arthroplasty. We describe a
closed reduction procedure using deep sedation, fluoroscopy, and adequate assistance.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 08, 2008
Accepted:
October 31,
2007
Received in revised form:
June 13,
2007
Received:
January 3,
2007
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