Can a Hip Replacement Dislocate? Risk, Signs & What to Do

Worried your new hip might pop out? In this video, RGN nurse Nis gives an honest, evidence-based answer: how common hip dislocation really is, what raises the risk, whether the surgical approach and hip precautions make a difference, and what to do if it happens. Based on NHS information and published research. We cover: ✅ How common hip dislocation is, and when it's most likely ✅ What raises the risk, including age, previous surgery and BMI ✅ What you and your surgeon can do to lower it ✅ Whether the surgical approach (front, side or back) matters ✅ Do hip precautions work? What a 2020 review found ✅ Warning signs of a dislocation and what to do If you're preparing for a hip replacement, or recovering from one, this video will help you ask your surgeon the right questions. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:30 How common is hip dislocation? 1:25 What raises the risk (including weight) 3:10 Does the surgical approach matter? 4:15 Do hip precautions work? 5:15 Signs of a dislocation 5:40 What to do if it happens 6:30 Three questions to ask your surgeon ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from your own surgical or physiotherapy team. Please speak to your care team or GP about your own situation. In an emergency, call 999 (UK) or 911 (US). 📚 Sources and studies mentioned: University of Bristol / NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre. Kunutsor SK et al. "Risk factors for dislocation after primary total hip replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 125 studies involving approximately five million hip replacements." The Lancet Rheumatology, 2019: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Crompton et al. "Do hip precautions after posterior-approach total hip arthroplasty affect dislocation rates? A systematic review of 7 studies with 6,900 patients." Acta Orthopaedica, 2020 (University College London / Royal Free Hospital): https://actaorthop.org/actao/article/... NHS information on hip replacement risks, published by Ireland's Health Service Executive: https://www.hse.ie/conditions/who-a-h... Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Hip dislocation patient leaflet (2025): https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/... University of Utah Health, hip replacement guidelines (warning signs and what to do): https://healthcare.utah.edu/orthopaed... Welcome to the consulting room: new videos every week covering health topics in simple, jargon-free language. 🔔 Subscribe: @WhatYourNurseKnows #HipReplacement #HipDislocation #HipSurgeryRecovery #NHS #NurseAdvice #SeniorHealth #HealthTips