Dislocation - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

About Dislocation

• An injury which forces bones out of their sockets
• Dislocation is a common sports injury
• It temporarily deforms or immobilizes the joint

Causes

• Usually caused by a trauma like a fall/blow
• Rheumatoid arthritis also causes dislocation

Symptoms

• Pain
• Tenderness
• Difficulty to move injured part
• Swelling
• Discoloration

Treatment

• Call medical help as soon as possible
• Do not move the joint or try to place it back
• Place ice to

  control swelling

• If skin is cut, clean gently and bandage with sterile gauze
• Sling or splint the injury in its original position
• If injury is serious, check for breathing
• If not breathing, provide Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Elevate the feet up to 12 inches
• Cover the patient with a blanket

Prevention

• Wear protective gear while sporting
• Make home environment safe
• Teach safe habits to children
• Do not stand on chairs or other unstable objects
• Exercise care while using bath oils
• Make use of hand rails while using the stairs