Following the primary assessment of an injured soccer player, you note that the contour of the extended and injured leg drops at the knee. Assessment of the distal perfusion reveals a present pulse at the level of the malleolus. You suspect ________ and will treat by ________
A) an anterior dislocation of the hip; applying gentle traction in an attempt to reduce the deformity
B) a posterior dislocation of the hip; immobilizing the affected limb in position found
C) an anterior dislocation of the knee; applying gentle traction in an attempt to reduce the deformity
D) a posterior dislocation of the knee; immobilizing the affected limb in position found
Answer: D
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