Joint Dislocations
Joint dislocations occur when the bone and the socket forming the joint gets separated. Most common joint dislocations are congenital or caused by a trauma, but if left untreated it can damage the joint permanently and repeat itself.
Types of Joint Dislocations
- Congenital dislocations
- Acute dislocations cause by a physical trauma
- Chronic dislocations caused by untreated acute cases
Symptoms of Joint Dislocations
- Intense pain
- Difficulties moving the joint
- A feel of cold in the area
- Color changes on the skin
- In congenital cases hip dislocations will cause imbalances as the patient grows
Treatment of Joint Dislocations
If the case is chronic surgical procedures might be needed. Chronic dislocations cause the nerves and ligament in the joint to get damaged overtime. Similarly surgery is a strong option with chronic knee and elbow dislocations. In the surgery the surgeon repairs torn ligaments, joint capsule and all other damaged tissues to get the best results.