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INTRODUCTION[|]Hip dislocation is a complication seen after total hip replacement. The aim of this study was to determine the positions and movements in which dislocation occurred in order to provide additional guidance in terms of precautions to be taken.[¤]METHODS[|]A total of 26 patients who experienced hip dislocation following total hip arthroplasty between 2009 and 2018 were included in this retrospective study. Seven of the 26 patients had been operated in our clinic. The patient group comprised 16 (62%) females and 10 (38%) males. After correction of luxation, the patients were evaluated with the Harris Hip Score (HHS) assessment. Placement of the prosthesis components, findings of loosening, acetabular cup size, and prosthesis type were examined radiographically.[¤]RESULTS[|]The mean HHS was 83.1+-4.6 points. In 8 (30.7%) patients, the hip implant component used had a femoral head diameter of 36 mm and in 18 (69.3%) cases, the diameter was 28 mm; the difference was statistically significant (p<0.0216). The replacement prosthesis was uncemented and implanted with screws in all of the study patients.[¤]DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION[|]Following total hip replacement, dislocation can occur in patients with no evident risk of dislocation. Patient education with periodic reminders about positions of the hip that may lead to dislocation after total hip replacement could be considered one effective way to reduce the risk of hip dislocation.[¤]