General Dislocation terms Flashcards
D.= Dislocation
Closed D.
One in which the skin in not broken: formerly called simple d.
Complete D.
One that completely separates the joint surfaces
Complicated D.
Associated w/ surrounding tissue injuries.
Consecutive D.
The luxated bone has changed its position since its 1st displacement
Developmental Dysplasia
Exists in infancy w/ or w/out dislocation of hips: formerly caleed Congenital D.
Frank D.
A complete dislocation in any area
Habitual D.
One that repeatedly reurs: usually congenital
Incomplete D.
subluxation w/ only slight displacement
Old D.
Inflammatory changes have occurred
Open D.
One in which the skin is broken: formerly caleed Compund D.
partial D.
incomplete dislocation or sublocation
Pathologic D.
results from paralysis or desease in joint or surounding area
Traumatic D
Caused by serious injury
Voluntary D.
Dislocation that is caused by will of the pts and can be reduced as well .
