DISLOCATION after TOTAL HIP Replacement / Everything you need to know about a total hip dislocation

Total Hip Replacement is one of the most successful operations in the world. But complication do occur. One complication after total hip replacement is a hip dislocation. The rate of hip dislocations after total hip surgery is around 2%. Here I will discuss the why and how of hip dislocations after total hip replacement surgery and review how we treat them when these unfortunate complications occur.

00:00 Intro
00:36 Will I know if the hip dislocates?
01:20 What prevents a dislocation
02:13 How does it dislocate?
03:58 Anterior vs posterior
06:35 how is it treated - without surgery
09:18 how is it treated - surgically
11:48 closing remarks

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[rhondamarcelissen]

I am recovering from total hip replacement on the same hip twice because I needed a revision surgery when my hip dislocated 2 hours after my surgery. I’ve been given the dual mobility ball in the socket apparatus. I’m in my fifth week after the surgery. I’m hoping I will have more range of motion once everything heals I’m praying that I won’t fall down on the ice in the winter time or have any other potential dislocation again as I wouldn’t want to be opened up to have it fixed. I wasn’t crazy about having the dual mobility apparatus, but I was told that this is the best that they have to stabilize my hip. Thank you for your informative video.

[toddb]

Thank You for the excellent explanation Dr. Rosen. I'm 5 weeks post-op and continue to be careful with leg rotation and bending.

[kathleenjones]

I'm also a nurse and my first right THR was with 1mm ball which popped out. Next surgery they put in a 12mm ball 4 weeks out it popped out. Meeting with the doctor next Friday to see what to do. They were way more painful than child birthing. My right leg is longer than my left, but my pelvis is twisted as well. Working on my exercises as well.

[maryw]

Thanks for your straightforward explanation!! Very appreciated.

[judymassie-dmiw]

🎉4am .loud pop pain.i jumped up and walked slowly .I sat bk down when I stood again. My leg didn't bear weight. However, I'm standing now.Tks Now 4 I info.i jumped up so fast, and I was scared that maybe I did pop it back.I was told to wear shoes ..wow
IVE NEVER HEALED. TK U.i was injured during covid. NO one could be with me. It's hard to make and remember decisions in trauma ❤🎉

[davidoliver]

Great video and explanation, Doctor. At what point in the recovery period does the risk of dislocation approach "normal", ie the same risk as people with normal, unoperated joints?

[patriciahicks]

9/24. Video was 7 mo ago. I’ve had the second anterior in one week and I’m 8weeks post surgery. I fear greatly another dislocation and considering revision surgery. Causing the dislocations was a very sight every day slight turn to open a drawer! I am under conservative treatment and recovering at home with mobility restrictions. Is a revision surgery inevitable after two dislocations? I feel I will never be able to perform normal ADL’s without marked restrictions.

[susaneyer-anderson]

Good Lord! I want to ride my horses after a hip replacement surgery. There are THOUSANDS of people who are doing that with no luxation.
Is there a particular implant that is better for horsebackriders??

[MariTeabag-lfly]

How long does the risk of dislocation last? Does the security of it improve with time and Physio? I will be on my own after the operation & managing my own recovery, I’m 70. 😊

[AmirAmjad]

Hello sir i have a posterior right leg thr last week. My doctor said if my leg rotate outward it's fine. but i can't rotate my leg inward too much, the risk of dislocation is will be high. And i'm also can't put weight on my right leg for 6 week. Is is true that if i have posterior approch, rotate outward is safe?

[pRiiT-]

Hi sir I had hip replacement 3 weeks before but from last 3-4 days im having extreme pain in my thigh i think it is called groin area…..but i feel my foot and leg too…I can walk and can move my leg as i want…..is it possible my hip replacement is dislocated?

[patriciahicks]

Should read… second anterior dislocation in one week….

[lindajacobs]

Excellent discussion. I had a THR, and through my own " stupidity", I dislocated anterior less than 1 week post op. I am an operating room nurse and specialized in total joint replacements..

Oh, the irony😂

Haven't had a bit of trouble since, except perhaps additional muscle weakness that I had to resolve, due to dislocation.