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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.

Update Date: 9/14/2006

Updated by: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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