Dislocations
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Overview of dislocation and its causes
Dislocation or dislocation of a part of the bone’s head (ball head) from the normal joint position is called dislocation or dislocation.
A part of the human body may be displaced from its normal position.
When the head of the bone in the articular capsule (ball head) is suddenly pulled, pushed, or twisted, the head of the ball comes out of the socket (extension) in the articular capsule slightly or out of the surrounding area is called dislocation.
Elbow joint (elbow joint), finger joint (finger joint), foot bone joint (ankle joint), hip joint (hip joint), knee joint (knee joint), shoulder joint (shoulder joint), temporomandibular joint, ankle joint, wrist joint, etc.
There are many types of joints in our body.
Theoretically, dislocations can occur in any joint.
There are also differences in the symptoms and symptoms of dislocation in each joint.
All types of dislocation symptoms, signs, diagnostic treatments cannot be described here.
So, some types of joint dislocations and general first aid methods for dislocations will be described.
When there is arthritis or myositis around the joints, which can destroy the joint capsule, dislocation can be easier, it can be congenital dislocation, or dislocation even if there is an abnormality in nerves or muscles, and it can be dislocated even if there is an abnormality in the central nerve.

Ligaments, muscles, and joint capsules, peripheral nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissues around the dislocated joint may be simultaneously damaged
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Symptoms and signs of dislocation
When a joint is dislocated, as with a sprain, it cannot move properly.
The range of motion that can be actively moved is also limited.
In general, a dislocated joint is more swollen and more painful than a sprained joint, and it is rarely used normally.
Diagnosis of dislocation
Comprehensive diagnosis, including medical history, symptoms, signs, and examination findings. If you suspect you are dislocated, you can diagnose it with a joint X-ray.

Photo 1-69. Normal hip joint (hip joint) X-ray.
◯- hip joint (hip joint), a-proximal femur head, b-femur, c-sciatic bone. Copyrightⓒ 2011 John Sangwon Lee, MD., FAAP
Treatment of dislocation

First of all, if you suspect that a dislocation has occurred, stabilize the patient. If possible, call the medical paramedics, hospital emergency room, or regular pediatrics department in an emergency to inquire about first aid, and follow their instructions to start emergency treatment at the accident site.
Even doctors cannot easily differentiate between a joint sprain and a dislocation by examining and reducing the dislocated joint, whether there is a dislocation, a fracture in the joint bone forming the fracture, or a sprained fracture and dislocation at the same time.
Depending on the situation, if possible, do not move the suspected joint or joint area as little as possible until your regular pediatrician or medical paramedic arrives at the scene, or until your doctor’s instructions.
Observational treatment is performed in the same position as the traumatic posture witnessed.
Call the regular pediatrics department, medical paramedics, or hospital emergency room for emergency help, or if you can’t get any other kind of help at the accident site, a joint suspected of being dislocated and the upper and lower parts of the joint A splint is placed on the body part, or, as soon as possible, it is transferred to a hospital emergency room where it can be treated while maintaining the position as soon as possible.
When applying a splint, do not push, pull, or twist the dislocated joint and the area around it.
As much as possible, the body position you first witnessed should remain intact and a splint should be applied. If the splint cannot be applied because there is no object for first aid, put it in the dislocated state, and use a sandbag, pillow, or blanket of stone horses as a splint to prevent the dislocated joint from moving well.
As such, first aid is provided by supporting and temporarily fixing the dislocated joint, and then taking the patient to the hospital emergency room. In hospitals, joint X-ray examinations can reliably diagnose whether a joint is sprained, dislocated, or fractured.
Treatment with plaster bandage, surgical treatment, crutches, splint treatment, etc., depending on which joint is severely dislocated and the severity of symptoms. When dislocated, it is generally ideal to seek medical attention from an orthopedic surgeon.
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Copyright ⓒ 2015 John Sangwon Lee, MD., FAAP
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