Epiphysiolysis with separation of the capital femoral epiphysis after reduction of traumatic dislocation of the hip–a case report

Bilateral asymmetric traumatic hip dislocation associated with epiphysiolysis of the femoral head in an adolescent patient

“…Separation of the superior femoral epiphysis is a rare but catastrophic complication [ 1 , 9 ] and has been reported to occur in 0.1 % to 2.3 % of children [ 1 , 10 ]. A transphyseal fracture should be suspected in adolescents with open physis and traumatic posterior hip dislocation since the risk of avascular necrosis of the femoral head increases if displaced (11).…”

“…Hip dislocation in children is infrequent and usually associated with high-energy trauma; in most cases it is related to severe injuries [ 1 ]. The main causes of hip dislocation in children are falls from heights and traffic accidents [ 2 ].…”