What Is a Joint Dislocation?
Joint dislocations happen when the end of the bone connected to a joint moves out of place. It can occur in nearly any joint in the body. The injury causes severe pain. Other symptoms of joint locations include swelling or bruising. The joint may also look crooked and you may not be able to move it at all.
Types of dislocation
A person can dislocate nearly any joint in the body, including the:
- Shoulders
- Knees
- Jaw
- Fingers and toes
- Ankles
- Hips
- Elbows
Joint dislocation causes and risk factors
A dislocation can result from:
- An injury
- A fall
- Being hit by something
People with weak muscles due to other diseases or health issues are more likely to suffer a joint dislocation.
Some people who have very stretchy ligaments often can dislocate a joint and put it back into place themselves, but this can be very dangerous.
Severe joint dislocations, in some cases, can cause long-term nerve damage within the affected limb.
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