Update review and clinical presentation in adult inferior dislocation of hip

Inferior dislocation of the hip is a rare clinical entity, wherein closed reduction maneuver could be challenging, especially if the attending surgeon is not familiar with the specific anatomy associated with this injury. Due to the rarity of this type of injury, large case series are lacking in the literature; hence, case reports form the major source of our knowledge regarding the clinical presentation and management. An extensive literature search revealed a change in age group presenting with this specific injury, with a male predilection. They were frequently cited in the pediatric age group of less than 16 years in the last century. Recently, the cases have been documented in adults. An up-to-date review of the current literature on the mechanism of injury, clinical presentation, management, outcomes and complications of inferior dislocation of hip has been highlighted in this article. In addition, we share our experience with three such dislocations presenting in adult males with an age range of 38–62 years.