A Case Report of Simultaneous Ipsilateral Floating Knee and Hip

Abstract

Background: Simultaneous ipsilateral floating knee and hip is a very rare injury and so far, no standard guideline has been determined for its treatment. Case Report: In the current study, we report a surgical technique for the treatment of a 17-year-old patient with this condition on his left side. Conclusion: We recommend to start the fixation from proximal and stabilize the pelvic ring at first, then fix the posterior part of the acetabulum and femoral shaft with the same posterior approach.

Keywords

• Hip Injuries; Knee Injuries; Acetabulum