Question 1

why is the shoulder more commonly dislocated than the hip?

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Anatomy: The shoulder joint is a little like a golf ball on a tee, and relies on ligaments and muscles to remain in position (located).  The hip is more like a ball inside a socket, or a bowl that wraps halfway around the ball.  It is much easier to knock a ball off a golf tee, than out of a bowl.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 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 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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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 9

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 10

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.

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