Simultaneous anterior and posterior traumatic dislocation of the hip - A case report with review of the literature

The presence of anterior dislocation of the hip along with contralateral po sterior dislocation of the hip in the absence of other major trauma is a di stinctly rare injury pattern. We report such a case resulting from a motor vehicle striking a pedestrian, along with a review of previous cases. The p atient was managed nonoperatively within 6 hours of trauma with an excellen t final outcome and no posttraumatic complications over a 3-year follow-up. The possible mechanism of this injury is discussed.