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Hip Dislocation

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Hip Dislocation Types

The hip is a ball and socket joint. The socket is part of the pelvis.

There are two types of hip dislocations:

Anterior hip dislocation:

The femoral head is in front of the socket

Posterior hip dislocation:

The femoral head is behind the socket

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Congenital hip dislocation
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Hip injury
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Last Updated: May 1, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Hip Dislocation References:

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