Dislocation
by: Creana Farley
Symptoms
-visibly out of place
-limited movement
-swollen or bruised
-dis colored
-misshapen
-painful
Treatment
Medication
You can take medication for your dislocation depending on where the dislocation is in the body
Repositioning
Repositiong the joint might be an option if it is not such a hard dislocation.
Immobilization
Staying off your joint works in all situations of dislocation
Preventing Dislocation
Common Methods
Using handrails when going up and down stairs
Use no-skid mays in wet areas (such as bathroom)
Be careful at certain heights on ladders