Dislocation An injury where bones forming a joint are pushed out of normal position Post traumatic / congenital Recurrent dislocations
General approach to dislocation Pain / deformity / restriction of movement History ( mechanism of injury , previous dislocations, comorbidities ) ABC Deformity/ skin / tenderness / restriction of movement / neurovascular injuries Plain Xray of affected joint ( confirm diagnosis / direction of dislocation / associated fractures / quality of bone )
Temporary immobilization of limb for pain relief Plan for closed reduction and splinting Post reduction x ray documentation - concentrically reduced joint - iatrogenic fractures - medicolegal purpose Duration of immobilization Rehabilitation plan