Dislocated Hip Replacement Symptoms
As an example malpositioning of the stem of the femoral component is responsible for early dislocations.
Dislocated hip replacement symptoms. Symptoms of hip replacement dislocation may include a popping or snapping sound at the moment of dislocation. The initial treatment of a dislocated hip is to try to relocate it replacing the femoral head into the hip socket. In an accident victim a traumatic hip dislocation can cause the following symptoms. Further the affected leg may appear to be twisted outward or may seem to be shorter or longer than the.
The causes of dislocation are different depending upon the time of dislocation after hip replacement surgery. When a hip dislocation does occur there is damage to the structures that hold the ball in the socket. Hip replacement dislocation treatment depends on several factors. Dislocation is when the ball of the new hip implant comes out of the socket.
Treatment nonsurgical reduction by manipulation. For example you may need to learn new ways to bend down that prevent your hip from dislocating. After a total hip replacement you will be able to resume most activities. In most cases the leg is bent at the hip turned inward and pulled toward the middle of the body.
In this lesson learn about the symptoms treatments and. To diagnose a dislocated hip or other source of hip pain an orthopedist will conduct a physical exam and order imaging of the hip in the form of an x ray mri and or ct scan. In addition injury to blood vessels that nourish the bone can later lead to a. Hip replacement dislocations occur when the artificial bone of the upper leg is moved from its position in the artificial hip socket.
Doctors may use x rays ct and mri to diagnose the extent of a hip dislocation. This procedure called a reduction of the hip replacement is performed under anesthesia either light sedation in the emergency room or general anesthesia in the operating room. The injured leg lies in an abnormal position. Usually an orthopedist can simply push the ball back in by hand while the patient is under anesthesia.
Common injuries that occur when a hip dislocation happens include fractures of the bone surrounding the hip tears in the labrum and ligaments of the hip and cartilage damage of the joint. There are numerous mechanisms of total hip dislocation and the treatment mainly depends on the cause of the dislocation. It may be difficult or impossible to put pressure on the affected leg. An orthopedist should be consulted.
The injured leg is shorter than the uninjured leg. There is severe hip pain especially when the leg is moved. Also common is pain in the hip buttock and upper leg. Because of pain and muscle spasm associated with the injury the patient often requires medications for sedation and muscle relaxation to allow the hip to be relocated.