Hip reduction technique Dr. S. A. Medway 1 st June 2017
The problem Congenital/ Paed Dislocated Hips Dislocated THRs Charlies Patients Perhaps 5% of Primary THR Up to 30% of Revision THR Beware Constrained Liner THR! Metal ring around acetabular component Need r eduction in OT Dislocated Native Hips - High Energy Trauma Dislocated Hip Resurfacing - Call for Help
Considerations Primary survey Other injuries Make the diagnosis Diagnose any complications Procedural sedation Timing
Make the diagnosis Posterior Dislocation 90% Mechanism: FLEXION, ADDUCTION, INTERNAL ROTATION Xray : Small Femoral Head, Lesser Trochanter less prominent Usually from posterior approach operation (look for scar) A nterior Dislocation Mechanism: EXTENSION, ABDUCTION, EXTERNAL ROTATION Xray : Large Femoral Head, Lesser Trochanter more prominent Usually from anterior approach operation (becoming more common)
General principles Like ALL Dislocations Stop opposing forces Traction & Countertraction Restore the anatomy by re-opposing the joint surfaces
GET THE FORCES RIGHT (POSTERIOR DISLOCATION)
Technique 1 (the best) allis technique
Technique 1 (the best) allis technique (WADDELL VARIANT)
Technique 1 (the best) allis technique Allis Video https :// www.youtube.com / watch?v =W89jgZbeBEc&t=141s
Technique 2 captain morgan
Technique 2 captain morgan Captain Morgan Video https:// www.youtube.com / watch?v = HlMVx-ZWOQg
Technique 3 whistler
Technique 3 whistler Whistler Video https:// www.youtube.com / watch?v =UxUhW4Zac74
Technique 4 east baltimore lift
Technique 4 east baltimore lift East Baltimore Lift Video https:// www.youtube.com / watch?v =ZNP1luk1q-Q
Technique 5 stimpson method
Technique 5 stimpson method Stimpson Example
Techniques For anterior dislocation
Techniques For anterior dislocation
Post reduction Examine Neurovascular status Joint movements Compare medial malleolar heights when leg straight Image again Xray vs. CT Scan Disposition - CCT & Home vs. Ortho Ward Admit vs. Ortho Theatre