Dislocation
- Dislocation is a common sports injury
- It temporarily deforms or immobilizes the joint
- An injury which forces bones out of their sockets.
Causes
- Usually caused by a trauma like a fall/blow
- Rheumatoid arthritis also causes dislocation
Symptoms
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Difficulty to move injured part
- Swelling
- Discoloration
Treatment
- Call medical help as soon as possible
- Do not move the joint or try to place it back
- Place ice to control swelling
- If skin is cut, clean gently and bandage with sterile gauze
- Sling or splint the injury in its original position
- If injury is serious, check for breathing
- If not breathing, provide Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Elevate the feet up to 12 inches
- Cover the patient with a blanket
Prevention
- Wear protective gear while sporting
- Make home environment safe
- Teach safe habits to children
- Do not stand on chairs or other unstable objects
- Exercise care while using bath oils as you may slip.
- Make use of hand rails while using the stairs.
- Dislocation is a common sports injury
- It temporarily deforms or immobilizes the joint