We present a rare case of neglected hip dislocation in a 3-year-old boy. Hip dislocations in childhood represent less than 6% of all\ninjuries. The boy presented to the ED with ongoing hip pain after his leg got stuck in a carousel. The physical and radiologic\nexamination revealed a posterior right hip dislocation. The closed reduction failed, so open reduction during surgery was\nperformed. The postoperative protocol included 3 days of immobilization with early mobilization and pain-adapted weight\nbearing. No signs of femoral head malperfusion occurred 2 months after the injury. The patient did not complain of any\nlimitations such as weight bearing problems or loss of range of motion. In comparison to adults, there are several specialties\nsuch as the fact that minor trauma can lead to hip dislocations due to the laxity of the ligaments, and due to the limited direct\nanamnestic options, neglected hip dislocations can occur. The treatment should focus on immediate proper reduction. The main\ncomplications after traumatic hip dislocation are avascular necrosis of the femoral head, redislocation, and early osteoarthritis.
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