Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1961;43:401-406.
© 1961 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
Traumatic Dislocation of the Hip in Children
A Report of Seven Cases and Review of the Literature
George E. Freeman Jr. M.D.1
1 Nashville, Tennessee
Seven cases of traumatic dislocation of the hip in children have been presented together with a brief review of the literature. The care, prognosis, and complications of this injury have been discussed, and tentative recommendations regarding initial treatment and postoperative regimen have been advanced.