Fracture-dislocation of femoral head associated with acetabular fracture: case report
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccot.2016.03.004Keywords:
fracture-dislocation of femoral head, acetabular fracture, Pipkin IV, hip dislocationAbstract
The femoral head fracture dislocation is a rare injury. We present a case of a fracture dislocation Pipkin IV, the treatment accomplished and the clinical radiological follow-up. In worldwide literature there are few reported cases with this injury. We have performed a bibliographic review of this topic.
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