About Hip Dislocations:
A hip dislocation is when the head of the femur is dislodged out of its socket in the pelvis bone. There are two types of hip dislocations.
- Posterior dislocation is the most common kind of hip dislocation in which the femur is pushed backward out of its socket. This leaves the lower leg in a static position with the knee and foot are rotated inward.
- Anterior dislocation is the more uncommon of the two. This occurs when the femur slips out of its socket in a forward direction, conversely rotating the foot and knee outward facing away from the body.
Signs & Symptoms
- Agonizing pain in the hip area
- Inability to move the leg
- If nerve damage is present, there may be a loss of feeling in foot or ankle area
How is it Treated?
A hip dislocation should be treated by convening with an orthopedic specialist. This is an injury that must be treated appropriately which normally requires a hip reduction procedure.
