Which term is described as leg extended and rotated outward?

Which term is described as leg extended and rotated outward?

• A. Pelvic/hip EMT Care
• B. Hip Dislocation
• C. Pelvic Trauma
• D. Anterior Hip Dislocation

Answer: (D)

Position of the leg is a diagnostic clue for hip injuries. When the femoral head is displaced anteriorly, the leg tends to be extended and held in external rotation, often with some abduction. That pattern points to an anterior hip dislocation. In contrast, a posterior dislocation typically presents with the leg flexed, adducted, and internally rotated. So the description of an extended, outward-rotated leg fits the anterior variant, making the term anterior hip dislocation the best fit. The other terms don’t capture this specific presentation and aren’t as descriptive of the injury pattern. This is an orthopedic emergency requiring prompt assessment and imaging, with management by trained clinicians to reduce the dislocation safely.

Position of the leg is a diagnostic clue for hip injuries. When the femoral head is displaced anteriorly, the leg tends to be extended and held in external rotation, often with some abduction. That pattern points to an anterior hip dislocation. In contrast, a posterior dislocation typically presents with the leg flexed, adducted, and internally rotated. So the description of an extended, outward-rotated leg fits the anterior variant, making the term anterior hip dislocation the best fit. The other terms don’t capture this specific presentation and aren’t as descriptive of the injury pattern. This is an orthopedic emergency requiring prompt assessment and imaging, with management by trained clinicians to reduce the dislocation safely.