Epidemiology of traumatic hip dislocation in patients treated in Ceará, Brazil
Acta ortop. bras
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22(3): 151-154, 2014. tab, graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe the epidemiological profile of patients with traumatic hip dislocation treated in our Institute from November/2012 to July/2013.METHODS:
A descriptive cross-sectional study based on interviews and involving 43 patients who suffered traumatic hip dislocation was conducted.RESULTS:
The mean age of patients was 34.4 years old and 90.7% were male. Regarding the mechanism of injury, 95% involved traffic accidents. The posterior dislocation of the hip was the most common injury (93%). Associated lesions were observed in 74.4% of patients, hip fractures being the most frequent. The time span between accident and dislocation reduction was less than 6 hours in 37.2% of patients, between 6 and 12 hours in 32.5% and over 12 hours in 30.3%, ranging from 1 hour to 15 days. A fraction of 90.7% of patients was submitted to closed reduction.CONCLUSION:
Traumatic hip dislocation affected mostly young adults, victims of traffic accidents. The posterior dislocation of the hip was the most frequent injury and closed reduction was performed in 90.7% of patients. The time span between accident and dislocation reduction was less than 12 hours in most patients. Level of Evidence III, Study of Nonconsecutive Patients. .
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Type of study:
Observational study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta ortop. bras
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Instituto Dr. José Frota/BR
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