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What Should Be Done For Recurrent Dislocation Of Hip Joint After Hip Replacement?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2014
Question: what to do when a hip replacement keeps popping out of socket ???
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
may need surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The recurrent dislocation of the hip joint after a hip replacement needs a revision surgery to correct the deformity. This will also help in decreasing the pain and other symptoms that you might be having. Please do consult your orthopedician for the necessary investigations and treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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What Should Be Done For Recurrent Dislocation Of Hip Joint After Hip Replacement?

Brief Answer: may need surgery. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The recurrent dislocation of the hip joint after a hip replacement needs a revision surgery to correct the deformity. This will also help in decreasing the pain and other symptoms that you might be having. Please do consult your orthopedician for the necessary investigations and treatment. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal