Background: Traumatic hip dislocation happens infrequently in children. Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent complications such as osteonecrosis, osteoarthritis, and recurrent dislocation.
Case presentation:In this report, we have presented two pediatric cases of posterior traumatic hip dislocation with 5 and 6 years of age. The diagnoses were made based on the history of trauma, symptoms, and anteroposterior hip radiographs. The closed reduction in both cases was achieved with the Allis maneuver. There was no sign of joint widening in post-reduction radiographs. A 4-week Spica cast was used for immobilization and an immediate weight-bearing was advised after the cast removal. During the two-year follow-up period, the patients regained full recovery without any complications.
Conclusion:The Allis maneuver can be used as a reliable alternative for joint reduction when the gentle traction method is not successful. To exclude incomplete reduction, a post-reduction radiograph is needed, followed by a CT or MRI in the presence of any joint widening.
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