A dislocated hip occurs when the femur bone is pushed out of its socket, causing pain and immobility. Falls and osteoporosis are common causes. Diagnosis is made through medical imaging, and treatment often involves surgery and physical therapy. Walking aids may be recommended during recovery.
A dislocated hip generally refers to when the femur bone comes out of its socket located in the hip or pelvic bone. Typically, the femur is pushed back by the socket. Next, the hip becomes twisted and bent towards the center of the body. When a dislocated hip occurs, the patient usually has significant pain and often experiences immobility. Falls and traffic accidents are frequent causes of hip dislocations. Dislocated hips are common in elderly patients and are considered medical emergencies.
Occasionally, especially in the elderly, conditions that cause cartilage and bone deterioration contribute greatly to hip fractures and dislocations. Osteoporosis is one such condition. When the bones are weak and the cartilage is impaired, a hip fracture is more likely to occur from a fall or other injury. In the event of a hip dislocation or fracture, the patient often may have other serious injuries, so a thorough examination by a physician is important.
Generally, a dislocated hip can be diagnosed by looking at it. To make a definitive diagnosis, your doctor usually recommends medical imaging procedures, such as x-rays, MRIs, or CT scans. Medical imaging can also detect other fractures or abnormalities in the bones, such as osteoporosis. Another indication that a hip may be dislocated is when the pain is not relieved by rest or immobility; the pain of a dislocated hip is persistent, even when the patient is at rest.
Typically, treatment for a dislocated hip includes surgery. Open reduction surgery to place both pins and a prosthetic hip is often the procedure of choice in treating a dislocated hip. The patient must be placed under general anesthesia for the surgery; occasionally, the orthopedic surgeon will employ the use of X-rays during the procedure to ensure proper placement of the prosthesis or pins.
Commonly, the patient will undergo physical therapy after the surgery. Physical therapy can be started while the patient is still in the hospital recovering and can continue when the patient returns home. Often, the patient will receive physical therapy services at her home several times a week until his mobility has improved. In addition to physical therapy services, patients regularly receive a prescription for pain-relieving analgesics.
Often, while the patient is recovering from hip surgery, the doctor or physical therapist may recommend the use of a walker or cane. Walking aids such as these can help stabilize and stabilize the patient and give him more confidence to walk. Many times, patients who have undergone hip dislocation surgery are afraid to walk because they are afraid of falling. Canes and walkers can relieve some of their fear and provide stability as they attempt to walk.
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