Traumatic obturator dislocation of the hip: About a case

Traumatic obturator hip dislocation is rare. It accounts for 6 to 10 % of traumatic dislocations. occurs in the context violent trauma a favourable position. Classically, when impact brought anteriomedial part knee while flexion and limb abduction external rotation. The diagnosis evoked before deformation Confirmation made by imaging. We report case an unhelmeted motorcycle passenger who allegedly fell from his landed on side knee. pelvic X-ray showed left hip. Under general anaesthesia, was reduced performing associated with axial traction then internal rotation adduction. immobilized brace 21 days, bearing allowed after 60 days. At 36 months follow-up, functional radiological results are satisfactory.