Joint Dislocation Flashcards
A dislocation occurs when the joint ? are ? displaced and no longer in contact.
Clinical features are an
obvious ? with displaced ? landmarks.
Other ? features / injuries should always be checked for in these patients (always check for ? deficiencies prior to ?).
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? is normally the investigation of choice.
The principle of management is ? joint ? to maintain ? of the joint, and ? any associated fractures.
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Shoulder dislocation;
Common injury, with 90% being ? dislocations, often due to ? or occasionally direct ?.
? dislocations are seen in direct trauma on the front of the shoulder, or patient who have had a ? (or electrocuted).
0 Classical ‘? sign’ on XR.
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Shoulder dislocation
The ? nerve should be tested before and after reduction as it is
commonly injured, and provides dermatomal ? to the ‘? ?’ area of the shoulder.
axillary
sensation
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