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1
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Dislocation

A

Complete joint disruption

2
Q

Subluxation

A

Partial dislocation- not fully out of the joint

3
Q

How are dislocations diagnosed?

A
  • Clinical examination and x-ray (may show ligament and capsule damage)
  • Identification of associated injuries
4
Q

What can associated injuries of dislocations lead to?

A

Neurovascular compromise and damage

5
Q

What can be the end result of dislocations?

A

Recurrent instability of the joint and stiffness

6
Q

Name some common dislocations.

A
  • Shoulder
  • Elbow
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Ankle
  • Subtalar joint
7
Q

In which direction is the shoulder commonly dislocated

A
  • Anteriorly

- Posteriorly

8
Q

In which direction is the elbow commonly dislocated

A

Posteriorly

9
Q

In which direction is the hip commonly dislocated

A

Posteriorly

10
Q

In which direction is the knee commonly dislocated

A

Anteropost.

11
Q

In which direction is the ankle commonly dislocated

A

Lateral more common

12
Q

In which direction is the subtalar joint commonly dislocated

A

Lateral more common

13
Q

What is the common deformity of shoulder dislocation?

A
  • Squared off

- Locked in internal rotation

14
Q

What is the common deformity of elbow dislocation?

A

Olecranon prominent posteriorly

15
Q

What is the common deformity of hip dislocation?

A

Leg short, flexed, internal rotation and adducted

16
Q

What is the common deformity of knee dislocation?

A

Loss of normal contour and extended

17
Q

What is the common deformity of ankle dislocation?

A

Externally rotated with a prominent medial malleolus

18
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What is the common deformity of subtalar joint dislocation?

A

Lateral displacement of os calcis