Question 1

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 2

what should i do about a dislocated hip?

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

Question 3

can being born with a dislocated hip lead to problems later on?

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Usually not: With a proper treatment rendered within 2 weeks from birth, late sequelae are pretty uncommon.

Question 4

which is more likely to get a dislocated hip or dislocated shoulder?

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Shoulder more common: Statistically speaking, you are more likely to dislocate your shoulder than your hip.

Question 5

i got into a car accident a couple years ago and had a dislocated hip with some damage done to it, i don't recall what, they wanted to replace my hip but i declined because i felt i was to young at 26-27 to get one. now my hip is hurting and is pushed out

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Get an opinion: from an orthopedic surgeon because you might have chronic dislocation.  You probably would need an operation to fix it.

Question 6

could you have sex with a dislocated hip?

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Unlikely: A dislocated hip is very painful. Unless unconscious, it is unlikely that you could stand, walk, or find a comfortable position, much less have sex. Posterior hip dislocations occur with the hip flexed & internally rotated. Anterior hip dislocations occur with the hip extended & externally rotated. A hip might dislocate when in those positions, but once dislocated any other activity is limited.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

what should i do to get a dislocated hip fixed?

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  This may include labs and other satudies.  Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.

Question 10

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.

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