Traumatic fracture-dislocation of the hip following rugby tackle: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Posterior fracture-dislocation of hip is uncommonly encountered in rugby injuries. We report such a case in an adult while playing rugby. The treating orthopaedician can be caught unaware and injuries in such sports can be potentially misdiagnosed as hip sprains....

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Main Authors: Venkatachalam Santosh, Heidari Nima, Greer Tony
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology
Online Access:http://www.smarttjournal.com/content/1/1/28