Patient's question:
Hip Meniscus Injury 2009-10-31Previous Treatment and Effects: Manual reduction within three days, bone suction for three weeks, CT scan showed no abnormalities, discharged for rest at home. Currently using crutches to walk.
Type of Assistance Needed: How long until normal walking can be restored?
Doctor's answer:
Guidance: This is done on the one hand to prevent the recurrence of meniscus injury, and on the other hand because the blood supply to the femoral head forming the hip joint is very fragile. In hip dislocation, the femoral head detaches from the acetabulum, and the round ligament that leads from the bottom of the acetabulum to the top of the femoral head for blood supply is subjected to strong traction. The ligament may tear or even rupture, and blood vessels originating from the ligament and joint capsule break, severely disrupting the blood supply to the femoral head.