Dislocations: Swelling, Symptoms, and What to Do
Yes, dislocations invariably cause significant swelling as a direct result of acute joint trauma, triggering the body's immediate inflammatory respons...
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Category: Orthopedic Injuries
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Dislocated Shoulder: Dangers of Self-Reduction, Professional Treatment, and Recovery
A dislocated shoulder should never be self-reduced due to severe risks, requiring immediate professional medical attention for safe and effective trea...
By Hart
Elbow Dislocation: Understanding, Safe Management, and Professional Reduction
Only a qualified medical professional can safely reduce an elbow dislocation, as attempting self-reduction risks severe, permanent damage to nerves, b...
By Hart
Ankle Dislocation: Treatment Options, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Outlook
While rare "pure" ankle dislocations may heal without surgery after reduction, the vast majority involve fractures or severe ligament damage...
By Jordan
Posterior Hip Dislocation: Causes, Mechanisms, and Management
Posterior hip dislocations primarily occur due to high-energy trauma, often involving a combination of hip flexion, adduction, and internal rotation, ...
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Posterior Hip Dislocation: Sciatic Nerve Injury, Symptoms, and Recovery
The sciatic nerve is the most commonly injured nerve in posterior hip dislocations due to its anatomical proximity and vulnerability to the forces inv...
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Milch Maneuver: Technique, Advantages, and Post-Reduction Care for Shoulder Dislocations
The Milch maneuver is a gentle, non-traumatic technique used by medical professionals to reduce anterior shoulder dislocations by progressively abduct...
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Positive Sag Test: Understanding PCL Injuries, Diagnosis, and Management
A positive sag test indicates a tear or significant insufficiency of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) in the knee, characterized by the tibia app...
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Elbow Dislocation: Why You Can't Straighten Your Arm and What to Do
No, it is generally impossible and highly inadvisable to straighten your arm with a dislocated elbow due to severe pain, mechanical obstruction, and m...
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