Hip dislocation is a serious medical emergency. If you believe you have dislocated your hip, seek immediate treatment.
How Do You Know If Your Hip Is Dislocated?
A hip dislocation is extremely painful. It’s unlikely that you will be able to move your leg. If there is associated nerve damage, you may not have any feeling in your foot or ankle area.
Can You Still Walk on a Dislocated Hip?
You shouldn’t try to get up or help someone up if they have dislocated their hip. However, if you have found somebody with a dislocated hip, you should keep them warm until they receive medical assistance.
How Do You Fix a Dislocated Hip?
The two surgical options to fix a dislocated hip are:
Closed Reduction
When no other injuries are associated with the hip dislocation, the orthopedic surgeon will perform a closed reduction. After administering an anesthetic, they will manipulate the femur bone back to its proper position.
Open Reduction
Open reduction is when the surgeon needs to perform open surgery to reset the femur bone. This may be the case if torn soft tissues or small bony fragments block the bone from going back into the socket.
The surgeon will remove the loose tissues before positioning the bones.