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ArticleTrauma case reports2024

Pipkin IV fracture dislocation of the hip in a football athlete - A case report.

Alice Wei Ting Wang, Amy Leith, David J Stockton, Jordan M Leith

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Alice Wei Ting WangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Amy LeithDepartment of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
David J StocktonDepartment of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Jordan M LeithDepartment of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Abstract

Pipkin type IV fracture dislocation of the hip is a rare, high-energy injury, that is associated with poor functional outcomes and complications. We report a case of a 20-year old male quarterback who sustained a Pipkin type IV fracture dislocation during a football game. He underwent immediate closed reduction, transfer to a Level I trauma centre, surgical management, and progressive rehabilitation. Clinical and radiographic assessments were carried out periodically for 1 year. At 10 months post-injury, the athlete returned to full-time play as the starting quarterback of his University football team. He completed a pain-free season at 1-year post-injury. Clinical and radiographic evaluations demonstrated appropriate healing with no complications. Despite the high-energy and often devastating nature of Pipkin Type IV injuries, this case report demonstrates that prompt, appropriate management and rehabilitation of this injury in a University quarterback led to positive functional outcomes. Further studies on the treatment and outcomes of this rare sport injury are needed to optimize management.

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Case reportFootball injuryFracture dislocation of hipPipkin IVSport injury

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PMCPMC11252069

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