Flashcards in Dislocations Deck (18)
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Dislocation
Complete joint disruption
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Subluxation
Partial dislocation- not fully out of the joint
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How are dislocations diagnosed?
-Clinical examination and x-ray (may show ligament and capsule damage)
-Identification of associated injuries
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What can associated injuries of dislocations lead to?
Neurovascular compromise and damage
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What can be the end result of dislocations?
Recurrent instability of the joint and stiffness
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Name some common dislocations.
-Shoulder
-Elbow
-Hip
-Knee
-Ankle
-Subtalar joint
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In which direction is the shoulder commonly dislocated
-Anteriorly
-Posteriorly
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In which direction is the elbow commonly dislocated
Posteriorly
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In which direction is the hip commonly dislocated
Posteriorly
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In which direction is the knee commonly dislocated
Anteropost.
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In which direction is the ankle commonly dislocated
Lateral more common
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In which direction is the subtalar joint commonly dislocated
Lateral more common
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What is the common deformity of shoulder dislocation?
-Squared off
-Locked in internal rotation
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What is the common deformity of elbow dislocation?
Olecranon prominent posteriorly
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What is the common deformity of hip dislocation?
Leg short, flexed, internal rotation and adducted
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What is the common deformity of knee dislocation?
Loss of normal contour and extended
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What is the common deformity of ankle dislocation?
Externally rotated with a prominent medial malleolus
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