Question 1

what causes someone to feel like their right hip is dislocated?

Accepted Answer

Snapping hip: The most likely cause is a muscle on the outside of your hip called the tensa fascia latae that extend more distally to form your illiotibial (it) band that "pops" rather than glides over a bony prominence in the upper part of your thigh bone (femur).  The pop/ clunk feels like your hip is dislocating. The illiopsoas (hip flexor) muscle on the front part of the hip can also produce a snap.

Question 2

whenever i walk my right hip clicks and it only hurts sometimes. could it be dislocated?

Accepted Answer

No: A dislocation of a hip is a very painful event- usually the result of a significant trauma to the hip.  If your hip was truly dislocated, you would not be able to walk or move the hip without severe pain.  If your hip is clicking, there are a number of other potential causes.  See an  orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation if you are experiencing more pain.

Question 3

how can you know if you dislocated your hip?

Accepted Answer

Pain: It is usually intensely painful.  A dislocated hip is nearly impossible to walk on and for a natural hip, usually follows severe trauma.

Question 4

is it possible to dislocate a hip, and not realize it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Charcot joint. This occurs when a joint, usually in the foot, deteriorates because of nerve damage. Charcot joint is marked by loss of sensation, as well as swelling, instability and sometimes deformity in the joint itself.

Question 5

how can you treat a dislocated hip?

Accepted Answer

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 6

what are symptoms of a dislocated hip?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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.

Question 8

what are some ways to fix a dislocated hip?

Accepted Answer

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 to do if i dislocated my hip and called into work?

Accepted Answer

Urgent evaluation: Urgent evaluation to have the hip out back in place.

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