Our hip joint is among the biggest joints in our body that plays an important role in various
body movements. When it comes to the hip joint, it assists in many lower body movements.
A strong and healthy hip joint is necessary to perform routine activities without any trouble.
Well, in this post, we will talk about what happens when a hip dislocates along with its types
and symptoms. Let us start with a brief introduction to the hip joint.
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Anatomy of Hip Joint
The hip joint is a type of ball and socket joint that helps us move trouble-free. This joint is
made of two bones namely the pelvis and femur. Here, the pelvic acetabulum serves as the
socket, and the femoral head serves as the ball. This is why the joint is called a ball and
socket joint.
Now, when it comes to hip dislocation, the severity depends on the cause. Let us now see hip
dislocation.
What is Hip Dislocation?
Hip dislocation is a condition characterized by the displacement of the femoral head from its
socket. In other words, hip dislocation can be defined as the movement of the ball (femoral
head) out of the socket (acetabulum). Now, depending on the severity of the condition, the
dislocation could be complete or partial. Let us see it in detail.
What Are the Types of Hip Dislocation?
Hip dislocation can be of two types:
● Partial Hip Dislocation
● Complete Hip Dislocation
Partial Hip Dislocation
In partial hip dislocation, the femoral head does not come out completely from its socket.
Medically, this condition is called subluxation. It can be mild or severe. Injuries can cause
subluxation and they are characterized by intense pain.
Partial hip dislocation is common in people with hip replacement and hip dysplasia. If the
pain associated with the condition is severe, immediately consult a healthcare service
provider.
Complete Hip Dislocation
This is the condition in which the femoral head completely moves out of its socket i.e.,
acetabulum. It also results in severe pain and requires immediate medical attention.
What Are the Causes of Hip Dislocation?
Hip dislocation is often caused by a traumatic event such as an automobile accident, contact
sports injuries like a collision with fellow players, or falling from a significant height. While
on the other hand, in people with bone-related conditions like osteoporosis, hip dislocation
can occur without any significant cause. A similar is the case in the elderly.
In people with hip dysplasia, hip dislocation is common because this is a congenital
condition in which the ball doesn’t fit well in the socket. Besides this, people who have
undergone hip replacement are also at risk of dislocating the hip.
What Are the Symptoms of Hip Dislocation?
Hip dislocation is a painful condition and along with this, other associated symptoms may
include:
● Muscle spasms
● Swelling or discoloration of the hip joint
● Inward or outward rotation of the legs
● Difficulty in bearing weight on the leg
● Inability to move your leg
● Loss of sensation
● Deformity of the hip joint
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