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TRAUMATIC DISLOCATION OF THE HIP IN CHILDHOOD



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Abstract

1. Nine cases of traumatic dislocation of the hip in children have been reviewed.

2. There was one instance of avascular necrosis of the femoral head, which became apparent six months after injury.

3. In one case fracture of the femur on the same side led to four days' delay in recognition and treatment of the dislocation.

4. At the time of review all patients were free from symptoms.

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