Obturator dislocation of the hip

We describe two patients with obturator dislocation of the hip which was ir reducible by described techniques of closed reduction. The first required o pen reduction using the iliofemoral approach with release of rectus femoris , The second was treated on a traction table which allowed disengagement of the head and, when combined with simultaneous lateral traction, adduction and gradual release of the longitudinal traction, facilitated a smooth redu ction, Since the hip is stable in flexion, early mobilisation in an extensi on-limiting brace avoids the prolonged bed rest traditionally recommended f or this injury.