# Asymmetric fracture dislocation of the hips: case report

**Authors:** Hassan Hachicha, Mohamed Chaker, Safouen Ben Brahim, Mehdi Meddeb, Hassen Makhlouf, Mondher Mestiri

PMC · DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.179.43033 · The Pan African Medical Journal · 2024-04-09

## TL;DR

A rare case of bilateral hip fracture dislocation caused by a high-speed collision is reported, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the management of an extremely rare bilateral asymmetric hip fracture dislocation.

## Key findings

- Bilateral asymmetric hip fracture dislocation is a rare injury caused by high-velocity trauma.
- Reduction of the hips must be performed within 6 hours to prevent complications.
- Long-term monitoring is essential for patients with this type of injury.

## Abstract

Bilateral asymmetric hip fracture dislocation is an extremely rare entity. The injury is caused by a high velocity mechanism. We reported a case of bilateral hip fracture dislocation and its management. A 30-year-old man with no previous medical or surgical history was involved in a road accident involving a high-speed collision between two trucks. X-rays of the pelvis revealed asymmetrical bilateral fracture-luxation of the hips. The reduction of the hips was done under general anesthesia. Asymmetrical bilateral traumatic dislocation fracture of the hip is a rare serious injury. Reduction must be performed within 6 hours. Short- and long-term monitoring of the patient is essential.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** road accident (MESH:D000081084), Bilateral asymmetric hip fracture dislocation (MESH:D006617), fracture-luxation of the hips (MESH:D006620)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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