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  • Title: Proximal femoral epiphysiolysis during reduction of hip dislocation in adolescents.
    Author: Herrera-Soto JA, Price CT, Reuss BL, Riley P, Kasser JR, Beaty JH.
    Journal: J Pediatr Orthop; 2006; 26(3):371-4. PubMed ID: 16670551.
    Abstract:
    Traumatic hip dislocation is an uncommon injury in children. The urgency of closed reduction to prevent possible osteonecrosis may present some pitfalls. Adolescents with open proximal femoral physis may have sustained trauma to the physis at the time of dislocation that can lead to displacement of the epiphysis during the reduction maneuver. The purpose of this study is to report 5 cases with this complication and discuss potential etiology and management. All of the 5 patients were between 12 and 16 years old and underwent closed reduction under conscious sedation. Epiphysiolysis of the femoral head was diagnosed after reduction in all 5 patients. Every patient underwent emergent open reduction and internal fixation of the femur and open hip reduction. Avascular necrosis was identified in all 5 patients within 3 to 15 months postinjury. If there is any suspicion of associated physeal injury or if there is any physeal instability noted under fluoroscopy, an open reduction is recommended in the operating room under radiograph guidance to prevent displacement.
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