Anterior Hip Dislocations

Classification

Epstein

TypeDescription
1: SuperiorIA: simple dislocation
IB: with fracture femoral head
IC: with fracture acetabulum
2: InferiorIA: simple dislocation
IB: with fracture femoral head
IC: with fracture acetabulum
Epstein Classification of Anterior Hip Dislocation

Reviewed by Professor Phong Tran, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Health. Last updated 8 October 2026.