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Could being double-jointed in your hips lead to possible hip dislocations or other problems in the near future?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It may...: Hip stability is determined primarily by the position of the components and soft tissue tension. If someone has inherent ligament laxity, then they are statistically at a higher risk for developing instability. However, the risks are still relatively low and a good hip surgeon can use component position and offset to maximize the stability of the implant for an individual patient.
Answered 1/29/2015
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Not likely: Hip dislocations occur almost exclusively as a result of significant trauma. It is a very stable joint even in someone who is "double jointed".
Answered 4/29/2013
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