Anterior hip dislocation with or without associated femoral head fracture or acetabulum are extremely rare injuries. These injuries represent orthopedic emergency of even greater urgency than open fracture and prompt reduction is required to prevent the complications such as AVN and early arthritis. Pathoanatomy and management plan for anterior hip dislocation differ significantly from that of posterior dislocation. When associated with a fracture either of the femoral head or acetabulum, treatment and outcome is significantly changed. A systematic approach is needed to manage these injuries so as to get a congruent and stable hip along with minimizing any complications.
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