“What is the best treatment for hip dislocation?”
I have a hip dislocation and want to treat it. What is the best treatment for hip dislocation?
2 Answers
It is very unusual for a person with a hip dislocation not to be hospitalized and the hip reduced either closed with anesthesia or open with surgery. If you are a young child closed reduction and casting can be attempted but after a few months surgery is required. In adults, hip dislocation is often accompanied with an acetabular fracture again which often needs to be surgically treated. If you are an adult with a congenitally dislocated hip and increasing disability, total hip replacement may be considered. Christopher B Michelsen, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FACS Col (Ret) USA Professor (Emeritus) Orthopaedic Surgery Columbia University, College of P&S
First it needs to be completely reduced.A true traumatic dislocation could result in arthritis.You need to work with an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist.
