What are Dislocations?
Dislocations occur when bones are forced out of their normal positions, often due to trauma or accidents.
Symptoms
- Severe pain
- Swelling and bruising
- Inability to move the joint
- Deformity or visibly out-of-place joint
Treatment
- Reduction: Manually repositioning the bone back into place.
- Immobilisation: Using splints or braces to keep the joint stable during healing.
- Medications: Pain relief and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Surgery: In cases of severe or recurrent dislocations.
Recovery
Recovery time varies but generally ranges from a few weeks to several months, depending on the severity of the dislocation.
