The document discusses dislocations, which are injuries where the bone is displaced from its normal position in the joint. It describes the different types of dislocations that can occur in major joints like the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. Reducing dislocations involves manipulating the joint to align the bones and may require anesthesia. Immobilizing the joint after reduction is important to allow healing.
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Overview of Dislocations - Injuries; Poisoning - MSD Manual Professional Edition
The document discusses dislocations, which are injuries where the bone is displaced from its normal position in the joint. It describes the different types of dislocations that can occur in major joints like the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. Reducing dislocations involves manipulating the joint to align the bones and may require anesthesia. Immobilizing the joint after reduction is important to allow healing.
The document discusses dislocations, which are injuries where the bone is displaced from its normal position in the joint. It describes the different types of dislocations that can occur in major joints like the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. Reducing dislocations involves manipulating the joint to align the bones and may require anesthesia. Immobilizing the joint after reduction is important to allow healing.