After careful attention from the team training staff we were informed Abdul has dislocated his hip. When we asked the training staff to explain what this means for Abdul and his season here is what we found out.
Trainer 1- Hip dislocation occurs when the ball joint of your hip (femur) pops out of its socket (acetubulum). It’s a medical emergency. A dislocated hip is acutely painful and disabling. Immediate care reduces the chance of long-term complications.
Trainer 2- A dislocated hip is a medical emergency. It causes acute pain and disables your leg until it’s corrected. It can also cause secondary injuries to the surrounding blood vessels, nerves, ligaments and tissues. Hip dislocation can cause long-term damage, especially if it’s not treated right away.
Hip dislocation can sometimes occur as a result of hip dyspepsia a developmental condition in which your hip joint doesn’t fit well in the socket. Hip dysplasia is also called “developmental dislocation of the hip” (DDH). People with hip dysplasia have shallow hip sockets, which don’t hold their joint in place as well as normal hips do. They may also have loose muscles and ligaments in their hip, so it takes less force to displace their joint than it would for most of us.
They both offered a joint statement on his recovery options.
Once the joint has been put back into its proper position, it can take 2 to 3 months for the hip to heal. It may take longer if there are additional broken bones or if he needs surgery. During that time, his movement will be restricted and he may need a brace or crutches. Work with the hip specialist to gradually increase physical therapy exercises to regain strength.
We found out this morning after the hip was put back in place he will not need surgery. The expected timeframe is 5-6 weeks before he it back out there, which from early estimates above seems like a miracle. We will hope for no set backs and keep the press up to date if anything changes.
