Myoclonus-induced bilateral acetabular fracture dislocations.

Balcarek, Peter; Dresing, Klaus; Walde, Tim Alexander; Tezval, Mohammad; Stürmer, Klaus M · J Arthroplasty · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

An uncommon case of myoclonus-induced bilateral central acetabular fracture-dislocation is presented. Although different fracture types due to forceful muscular contractions have been reported, this is an exceedingly uncommon injury pattern. Bilateral total hip arthroplasty, in combination with a reinforcement ring and autologous bone grafting, was performed after open reduction and internal fixation.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy