সংজ্ঞা
A hip dislocation occurs when the ball of the thighbone moves out of place within the socket of the pelvic bone. This ball and socket form the hip joint.
কারণসমূহ
Hip dislocations are relatively rare and severe injuries. They are often associated withpelvic fractures. A normal hip joint is stable and strong. A hip dislocation can only occur when a strong force is applied to the hip joint, such as:
- Severe falls, especially from heights
- মোটর গাড়ি দুর্ঘটনা
- Sports injuries, especially from football, rugby, skiing, and snowboarding
ঝুঁকির কারণ
Factors that can increase your chance of developing this condition include:
- Prior hip replacement surgery
- Abnormal hip joint
- High risk behaviors, such as excessive alcohol use
- Poor muscle control or weakness leading to falls
লক্ষণ
উপসর্গ অন্তর্ভুক্ত:
- Severe pain in the hip, especially when attempting to move the leg
- Pain that spreads to the legs, knees, and back
- Leg on the affected side appears shorter than the other leg
- Hip joint appears deformed
- Pain or numbness along the back of thighs if injury presses on the sciatic nerve
রোগ নির্ণয়
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and how the injury occurred. An exam of your your hip and leg will be done.
Images may be taken of your bones. This can be done with:
- এক্স-রে
- কম্পিউটেড টমোগ্রাফি (সিটি) স্ক্যান
চিকিৎসা
চিকিত্সা অন্তর্ভুক্ত:
Closed Reduction
The doctor will manipulate the thigh and leg. This is to try to put the ball of the femur back into the hip socket. You may be given medications to relax, such as:
- ব্যথার ঔষধ
- Sedation
- পেশী শিথিলকারী
- General or spinal anesthesia
Open Reduction
In some cases, surgery is needed. Open reduction is often done if:
- Closed reduction is unsuccessful
- Bony fragments or soft tissue remain in the joint space
- The joint remains unstable
- The thigh or pelvic bones are also broken
প্রতিরোধ
There are no guidelines for preventing hip dislocation. Most come from car accidents or sports injuries. To reduce your risk, take the following steps:
- Wear your seat belt in the car.
- Obey speed limits and other traffic laws.
- Do not drink and drive.
- Wear proper safety equipment for sports.