Hip Dislocation Definition & Overview

Definition

A hip dislocation occurs when the ball of the thighbone (femur) moves out of place within the socket of the pelvic bone (acetabulum). This ball and socket forms the hip joint.

The Hip Joint

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Dislocación de cadera
on April 3, 2010 - 5:05pm

Encylopedia entry for Dislocación de cadera.

Dislocación de cadera(cadera dislocada; dislocación, cadera)
Hip Dislocation
on June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

Encylopedia entry for Hip Dislocation.

Hip Dislocation(Dislocated Hip; Dislocation, Hip)