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Dislocation (Assessment and common findings (A history of extreme force…
Dislocation
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Risk factors
Heredity: some people are born with ligaments that are looser and more prone to injury than those of other people
Sports participation: many dislocations occur during high-impact or contact sports, such as gymnastics, wrestling
Susceptibility to falls: falling increases your chances of a dislocated joint if you use your arm to brace for impact
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Nursing management
Reduction of the displacement, which may be done manually or under anaesthesia
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Definition
A dislocation occurs when ligaments are stretched and torn around a joint, resulting in a completely displaced articular surface of that joint.
Pathophysiology
This occur as a result of overstretching and tearing of the ligaments during trauma. The anatomical position of the articulating surfaces is disturbed.
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