Open AccessRecurrent and radiographically unrecognized iatrogenic intra‐prosthesis hip dislocations
Author(s) -
Fox Olivia J. K.,
Cairns Stephanie L.,
Jarman Paul G.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the american college of emergency physicians open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2688-1152
DOI - 10.1002/emp2.12050
Subject(s) - medicine , prosthesis , dislocation , reduction (mathematics) , surgery , implant , complication , hip arthroplasty , total hip arthroplasty , materials science , geometry , mathematics , composite material
Hip dislocation is a common complication after total hip arthroplasty surgery. Newer prosthetic implants aim to reduce the risk of dislocation. The new dual mobility implant has a unique design that may result in intra‐prosthetic dislocation. We report a case of a recurrently missed iatrogenic intra‐prosthetic dislocation following closed reduction efforts in the emergency department (ED). Emergency physicians must be aware of the design, pitfalls, and management of this new prosthetic hip design.