hip dislocation
Femur leaves socket
Hip dislocation occurs when the ball of the femur is forced out of its socket in the pelvis.
Most cases result from high-impact trauma like car accidents or severe falls: The crash victim suffered a hip dislocation.
Unlike the shoulder, the hip joint is deeply set and requires significant force to dislocate.
Prompt medical treatment is essential to prevent permanent damage.
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- ball and socketJoint allowing rotation
- jointShared by multiple parties
- femurUpper leg bone
- pelvisBony basin at waist
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