The hip is your body's largest ball-and-socket joint. When your hip socket doesn't completely cover the ball portion of your upper thighbone, your hip can become partially or fully dislocated.
Overview
Many people with hip dislocation are born with the condition. For others, hip dislocation is caused by a traumatic injury such as a car accident or a severe fall.
When a traumatic hip dislocation occurs, the head of the thighbone (femur) is forced out of its socket in the hip bone (pelvis). This type of traumatic injury is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
A hip dislocation can also damage the protective cartilage covering the ends of bone. This, in turn, increases the future risk of developing arthritis in the joint.
Our approach
M Health Fairview physicians provide the most up-to-date, effective treatments for hip dislocation. The care team at our Orthopedic Clinic is dedicated to delivering excellent care, innovative research and meaningful educational programs for all of our patients.