Primary Austin Moore prosthesis replacement for femoral head fracture with posterior dislocation of the hip

ABSTRACT

Nine cases of femoral head fracture with posterior dislocation of the hip were treated by primary Austin Moore replacement. Five males, four females. Average ages 38.6 years old. All cases were followed for 12 months. Seven cases were good end result and two cases were fair. Detail of the results see the text. The main advantages of this method is the prevention of late development of secondary Osteo-arthritic changes of the acetabulum, in addition early mobilisation of the patient