A joint, depending on its type, may allow for slight movement, free movement, free movement or no movement at all. Or in other words, we can say, joint injury is mainly the dislocation of joints. A joint dislocation occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more boned meet. A joint is formed by the meeting of two or more bones of the skeleton.
Dislocation: is an injury to a joint in which adjoining bones are displaced from their normal position. Ligaments that bind the joints also get injured frequently in a dislocation.Fractures also occur frequently with dislocation injury to the ligaments in a dislocation is called ligament sprain. Shoulder, elbow, thumb and finger joints are the joints that get dislocated frequently.
Symptoms of Dislocation
1. Severe pain over the joint.
2. Swelling at the joint may be visible.
3. Inability to make movements of the joint easily.
4. Deformity in the shape of a joint. General Treatment of Dislocation
1. Do not try to adjust or reduce the dislocation yourself.
2. Steady and support the limb in a comfortable position by using some cushion or padding.
3. Let the injured person sit on a chair or lie on a bed in a comfortable position.
4. Keep the person warm.
5. Get proper medical aid as soon as possible. The doctor should be able to realign the dislocated bones within six hour of injury.
