- Hip Separation
This is caused by a high-energy hip injury. It is more prevalent among young individuals than among the elderly. Dislocations of the hip can be simple or intricate, anterior or posterior. Simple dislocation is a normal dislocation without a fracture, whereas complex dislocation is accompanied by a femur or acetabulum fracture. A dislocation is typically painful and incapacitating, rendering the victim unable to walk or sustain weight. The posterior dislocation is the most frequent type of dislocation.
Imaging can be performed with x-rays, MRIs, or CT scans, depending on what the radiograph reveals. Depending on the severity of the condition, dislocations might be treated surgically or non-surgically. People with hip implants, particularly women, who have had prior hip surgery are at a greater risk for dislocations. Other victims of hip dislocation include those with improperly positioned prostheses and substance abusers.
