Question 1

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

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 3

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 4

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 5

what should i do to get a dislocated hip fixed?

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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 6

how long does it take to recover from a dislocated hip?

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Depends: It depends on the type and severity as well as your level of activity.  Generally, uncomplicated dislocations usually take 6-12 weeks to heal.

Question 7

if i dislocated hip 2 years ago, what can i do for pain now?

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Need an x-ray now!: A hip dislocation may disturb the blood supply to the femoral head. When that happens, avascular or osteo necrosis may develop. This is a serious condition and needs to be evaluated by a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. Try otc nsaid's for pain relief until you can see an orthopod.

Question 8

how long does it take to fully recover from a dislocated hip?

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It depend : Dislocated hip could in about 4-6 weeks, unless you have complication.
A hip dislocation can have long-term consequences, particularly if there are associated fractures. As the thigh bone is pushed out of its socket, it can disrupt blood vessels and nerves also.

Question 9

need some info about my daughters dislocated hip--what can they do?

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Depends on the age: Traumatic hip dislocation - pediatric - pediatrics - orthobullets.Com
www.Orthobullets.Com/pediatrics/.../traumatic-hip-dislocation--pediat...Mar 12, 2012 – introduction. Typically seen after high energy trauma. Can occur after low energy mechanism while engaging in sporting activities. Posterior ...

Pediatric hip dysplasia - dislocated hips in children
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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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