Image Based Question-66470

Mechanisnt of iniury shown in the picture below lead to ?

A. Anterior dislocation of hip.

B. Posterior dislocation of hip.

C. Central dislocation of hip.

D. Fracture neck of femur.

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Correct Answer » A Explanation

Anterior dislocations of hip occur when hip is flexed, with the leg abducted and externally rotated. The thigh and leg act as a lever, with the fulcrum being the posterior edge of acetabular socket, popping the femoral head out of the socket anteriorly.