Dislocation of the hip
A dislocation is an injury in which a bone is displaced from its proper position. Unless there are accompanying fractures or tissue damage, a simple dislocation may be manipulated back into place. Recovery may include immobilizing the area where dislocation occurred.
Review Date: 09/27/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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