What are some signs of a dislocated hip?

Some signs of a dislocated hip include unbearable pain when trying to move the leg; having one leg seem shorter than the other; and pain that radiates to the legs, knees and back, states CVS.com. Other signs include a deformed hip joint and numbness in the posterior thighs.

To repair a dislocated hip, doctors can perform a closed reduction to try to get the ball of the femur back into the socket of the hip, states CVS.com. If that is not successful, doctors must perform an open reduction, which involves surgery. As part of the treatment, doctors may also suggest a physical therapy program to aid recovery. Some of the most common causes of a dislocated hip include car accidents and sports injuries.