HIP DISLOCATION

It occurs when the head of the thigh (Femur)bone is forced out of the socket (Acetabulum) of hip bone. Hip dislocation is a medical emergency and needs immediate treatment.

Hip dislocation also damages the ligaments, labrum, muscles, and other soft tissues that hold the bone in place. This can include the nerves (sciatic)aswell.

With hip dislocation, there are often other related injuries, such as fractures of the pelvis , thigh bone, knee.

HIP DISLOCATION IS OF TWO TYPES

• Posterior dislocation: It is the most common dislocation. In this type of dislocation, the thigh bone is pushed out of the socket in a backwards direction.
• Anterior dislocation: In this type of dislocation, the thigh bone is pushed out of the socket in a forwards direction.

CAUSES

• Road traffic accidents
• Falls from heights
• Developmental dysplasia.

SYMPTOMS

• Pain
• Inability to move the joint
• Inablity to bear weight

INVESTIGATIONS

• X-rays
• CT Scan
• MRI

TREATMENT

NON-SURGICAL

• Closed reduction under anesthesia
• Immobilisation – Derotation splints
• Analgesics

SURGICAL

• Open reduction when closed reduction fails and also when associated with fractures.

COMPLICATIONS

• Arthritis
• Nerve Injury
• Osteonecrosis/ Avascular necrosis (bone death)

About Doctor:

Dr.KHALEELULLAH is a renowned gold medal award-winning Orthopaedician in Hyderabad. He has got extensive experience of more than 15 years and positioned himself as the best orthopedic surgeon in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He worked for nearly 8 years in the prestigious Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences(NIMS), Hyderabad where he acquired vast skills and knowledge about managing complicated orthopedic problems. He proved himself as the right Ortho Surgeon with MCH specialization with his deep interest in the area of joint reconstruction surgeries.