Thursday 22 June 2017

Traumatic injury of the hip | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ

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In traumatic injury of the hip 

A. Anterior dislocation is common
B. Posterior dislocation is common 
C. Avascular fracture is common 
D. Visceral, injury usually associated with fracture femur 
E. Open reduction is always necessary



Ans.  (B) Posterior dislocation is common:
• In injuries about hip:-
1. Fracture of femur of neck
2. Dislocation of hip
3. Avulsion fracture of lesser  trochanter.

• There are three main types of dislocations of hip
(i) Posterior dislocation (the commonest)
(ii) Anterior dislocation
(iii) Central fracture-dislocation