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what are symptoms of a dislocated hip?

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Extreme pain: Pain is the primary symptom, with inability to walk or even move a secondary.  It usually takes a large amount of force to dislocate a hip, and a large amount of effort to get it back into place.  Without a trauma like a motor vehicle accident, it is very rare.

Question 2

what are some ways to fix a dislocated hip?

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Dislocated hip: If it is a tha or a significant trauma, reduce it usually in the or setting. If it is chronically dislocated, such as ddh or neuromuscular disorders, need to check with orthopedic surgeon with imaging and good history and exam.

Question 3

what happens if you have a dislocated hip but you don't try to fix it?

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Avascular Necrosis: And bad arthiritis, and nerve injury
 as the thighbone is pushed out of its socket, it can disrupt blood vessels and nerves. When blood supply to the bone is lost, the bone can die, resulting in avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis.The protective cartilage covering the bone may also be damaged, which increases the risk of developing arthritis in the joint.

Question 4

can congenital dislocated hip affect childhood development?

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Usually not: Developmental hip dysplasia, formerly called congenital hip dislocation, should not affect future development unless associated with another anomaly in major organ.

Question 5

could a dislocated hip as an infant cause pain in adulthood?

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Yes: Untreated or unrecognized dislocated hip as an infant can lead to abnormal development of the hip as an adult and become symptomatic.

Question 6

what happens if i was born with a dislocated hip can i still have children?

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Depends: The hip issue should not be a big factor. However, without an idea of your general health and the status of your female components, I couldn't comment on your fertility.If you passed through puberty, have regular cycles (verifying the components), you may have the same potential as other women. Any special needs based on existing problems could be worked out.

Question 7

can you be walking around with a dislocated hip and not be in pain just walking funny?

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Not very likely: A dislocated hip is excruciatingly painful. Not only that but there would be a tremendous deformity in the boney structure. 
If you are walking around with hip pain, it is more likely inflammation in the form of bursitis, tendonitis, or in the ligament.

Question 8

what is the treatment for a dislocated hip?

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Relocation: Relocation of a dislocated hip usually requires the use of sedation and therefore done in the hospital setting. Xrays are taken prior to relocation to look for an associated fracture with treatment adjusted accordingly.  Once the hip is relocated further concerns remain regarding blood supply to the hip and late complications of avascular necrosis of the hip.

Question 9

how can you treat a dislocated hip?

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Relocation: Whether the hip is artificial or native prompt reduction decreases pain and restores function.  Due to the spasm of very large muscles around the hip reduction usually requires anesthesia and significant force to put back into place.

Question 10

what should i do about a dislocated hip?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: A truly dislocated hip is a surgical emergency and requires admission to a hospital.

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