CME: Hip Reduction Techniques

Hip Reduction Techniques from SCGH ED CME

Reducing a dislocated hip can be a physically challenging procedure but if done with good technique, can be a much more successful and less challenging endeavour. Here is Sam’s talk on hip reduction techniques, including multiple video examples.

Resources:

• Quick links to the reduction video examples:

Allis Method:

Captain Morgan Technique:

Whistler Technique:

East Baltimore Lift:

Note – as suggested by Prof Ian Rogers – For a more “back friendly” approach! – this technique could also be done in reverse – by setting up at standing height (with two similarly sized people facing toward the feet) and then lowering the bed – using the patients bodyweight, rather than lifting, to facilitate reduction.

• Previous SCGH ED CME talks on Hip Dislocation Management:
  • Hassan Zahoor’s talk on Hip Dislocation Management from 11/2014
  • Kate Ferguson/Kenneth Lo’s talk on Hip Dislocation Management from 12/2013

• A Detailed Review of Hip Reduction Maneuvers: A Focus on Physician Safety and Introduction of the Waddell Technique by Waddell et al.