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Hip Dislocation
Findings from University of Mississippi Medical Center in hip dislocation reported
September 1st, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "The incidence of hip dislocation can vary based on factors including age and patient co-morbidities." "Prosthetic hip dislocations present a particularly difficult challenge. Although many cases are treated in the emergency setting using procedural sedation for reduction, some may require general anesthesia," wrote M. Sheth and colleagues, University of Mississippi Medical Center. The researchers concluded: "We report two cases in which lumbar plexus blockade was used as the primary means for successful hip prosthesis dislocation reduction." Sheth and colleagues published their study...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2008-09-01)
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