Hip joint dislocation - AP
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Hip joint dislocation - AP
- Hip dislocation is a relatively uncommon injury which is usually obvious radiologically
- X-rays are usually acquired with the aim of showing a fracture
Hip joint dislocation - Lateral
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Hip joint dislocation - Lateral
- The lateral image shows the direction of dislocation which is usually posterior - as in this case
Hip joint prosthesis dislocation - AP
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Hip joint prosthesis dislocation - AP
- Hip dislocation is much more common in individuals with hip replacements
- The 'ball' of the femoral component should sit neatly in the 'socket' of the acetabular component