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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2025

Asymmetrical Bilateral Complex Dislocations of the Hips: A Rare Case Report.

Papa Kwabena Offeh Kyei, Tamsanqa Joseph Mazibuko, Collen Sandile Nkosi

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Papa Kwabena Offeh KyeiDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Tamsanqa Joseph MazibukoDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Collen Sandile NkosiDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Abstract

Introduction: Asymmetrical hip dislocations are rare injuries. The native hip joint is inherently stable, so both joints will dislocate in a high-energy setting. Therefore, it is imperative to exclude other associated injuries and fractures and ensure both hips are reduced timeously. Case Report: We present a rare case of a 46-year-old male patient who presented with asymmetrical complex hip dislocations following a pedestrian-vehicle accident. Both hips were reduced; however, the left acetabulum posterior wall needed open reduction and internal fixation. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in hip dislocations to mitigate the long-term complications. Patients who sustain asymmetrical complex dislocations should be evaluated for other injuries, as these are generally associated with poorer outcomes.

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Asymmetricalcomplex dislocationfracture-dislocationship

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PMID40936820
PMCPMC12422669

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