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Joint dislocation

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This condition occurs when a joint has been knocked out of its correct anatomical position. It can be severe, and painful.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Joint diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Body locations

Bones

Symptoms

Joint swelling
Bruising
Painful swollen joints
Joint bleeding
Stiffness or decreased movement, made worse by daily activities
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Medical devices

Abductor wedge

Other treatments

Rehab
Immobilization

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