Illustrated Health Encyclopedia
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Ency. home > Injury > D > Dislocation
Dislocation See images
Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention
Joint dislocation
Definition:
The displacement of any body part (usually a joint) from its normal location.
Considerations If a joint is over-stressed, the bones that meet at that joint may get disconnected, or dislocated. When this happens, there's usually a torn joint capsule and torn ligaments, and often nerve injury as well. It is sometimes hard to tell a dislocated bone from a broken bone. Both are emergency situations. The basic first aid steps are the same for both. Allow 3 to 6 weeks for the surrounding ligaments of a dislocated joint to heal. Causes Most dislocations are caused by a blow, fall, or other trauma. Seizures can also lead to dislocations.
Ency. home > Injury > D > Dislocation
