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Epidemiology of Joint Dislocations and Ligamentous/Tendinous Injuries

Musculoskeletal injuries impose an enormous burden of disability on individuals, society, and health care systems. Although the majority of such injuries are non-fatal, they cause substantial morbidity and suffering. In the past decades,the growing global burden of injuries has demanded the attention of policy-makers in the public health arena all over the world. Currently, it is accepted that injuries are preventable and the burden should  be reduced with appropriate strategies, especially in low- and middle-income countries...

Shoulder was the most prevalent site of dislocation(50.6%), followed by fingers (10.1%), toes (7.6%), hip(7.3%), and elbow (6.5%). The highest M/F ratio…

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 In-game Management of Common Joint Dislocations

Sideline management of sports-related joint dislocations often places the treating medical professional in a challenging position. These injuries frequently require prompt evaluation, diagnosis, reduction, and postreduction management before they can be evaluated at a medical facility.

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Dislocation vs. Subluxation: Unravelling the Differences in Joint Misalignment

Dislocation and subluxation are two words that are regularly used to describe particular types of joint misalignment in the field of orthopaedics and joint injuries. Despite the fact that these phrases are frequently used interchangeably, they actually refer to separate illnesses with various clinical implications.

Pain Points – Dislocations Explained: Separating Fact From Fiction

There are many myths around dislocations, who do they affect more, what joints are affected most and many more. Lets delve into some of those myths and see if they’re fact or fiction.

Resources

Elbow

Several methods. Our favorite is the supination fulcrum...

Finger

Excellent summary.

Hip

Allis maneuver remains our favorite

Jaw

We like the Extra-oral reduction technique.

Knee

Knee dislocation (KD) is an uncommon injury with the potential for grave consequences if not recognized and appropriately managed - Dr. Maddie Boyle

Shoulder

Several methods...

Musculoskeletal Key

Dislocations represent injuries to the structures that bind joints together. The soft tissue structures around joints provide strength for stability yet permit freedom for motion. There are a large number of joints within the foot and ankle, each of which may be susceptible to some form of soft tissue injury. The osseous disruption witnessed in fractures may be obvious on radiographs, but the ligamentous damage that occurs with dislocations can be extrapolated only from clinical and x-ray evaluation. The injury may vary from a simple sprain to occult joint subluxation to frank joint dislocation. The findings may be representative of a significant degree of ligamentous compromise, depending on the joint involved.