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Health Tip: Have a Dislocated Joint? by HealthFinder Posted Thu 10 Mar 2011 12:00pm symptoms from those of a broken bone, both of which require immediate treatment. It mentions these potential warning signs of a dislocated joint: A tingling sensation or numb... warning signs (HealthDay News) -- A dislocation occurs when two bones that meet Read on »
Shoulder dislocation and shoulde... by Chris M. Posted Sun 28 Sep 2008 9:33pm Shoulder dislocation and shoulder separation are commonly confused. Though they are both very serious injuries, they are completely different. Bones of the shoulder joint... of the scapula), this is also known as the A-C joint. Shoulder Dislocation A dislocation occurs when the glenohumeral joint is disrupted and the humerus (ball) and the scapula (socket Read on »
A dislocated shoulder hurts – a ... by Chris M. Posted Mon 29 Sep 2008 6:57pm A dislocated shoulder hurts – a lot! A shoulder dislocation occurs when the ball of the upper arm bone (humerus) becomes separated from the shoulder blade (scapula) at the very shallow shoulder socket (glenohumeral joint). Here is an excellent x-ray: (photo by RubyVrooom and used under this creative commons license ) The construction Read on »
Shoulder Dislocation| Exercises by Dr. Jennifer C. Medical Doctor Posted Tue 07 Oct 2008 6:20pm - dislocation, especially in active young adults.  Asearch in the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Injuries (1996-2003) to compare surgical versus non-surgical treatment for acute anterior dislocation of the shoulder involved  a total of 239 young (mainly aged around 22 years) active and mainly male people, all of whom had had a primary (first time) traumatic anterior Read on »
Nonoperative Treatment of Anterior Shoulder Dislocations – 25 Year Follow-Up by Mike Reinold Patient Expert Posted Mon 05 Jul 2010 3:00am dislocation in patients forty years of age and younger: a prospective twenty-five year follow up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008; 90: 945-952. ... that assess the success of nonoperative treatment following anterior shoulder dislocations over a 25-year period.    RESEARCH UPDATE: LONG TERM FOLLOW-UP ON NON-OPERATIVE Read on »
Dislocated by Stuart G. Patient Expert Posted Sat 12 Jun 2010 8:34pm by car to hospital to have it examined. Reducing a Patellar dislocation is necessary for pain relief and to prevent further damage to the joint and if the patient is willing... Night shift: Six calls; one walked off; two (same call) assisted-only; two by ambulance; two by car. Stats: 1 eTOH fit; 2 falls with minor cuts; 1 dislocated knee; 1 ?EP Read on »
Total Joint Replacement Educational Series Part 12: FAQs About Total Joint Replacement After The Surgery by Dr. Tony DiGioia Medical Doctor Posted Fri 10 Oct 2008 2:12pm What restrictions do I have after total joint replacement? There are very few restrictions for patients after surgery.   The only activity we do not recommend for patients is jogging for exercise as it accelerates the wear on your new joint.   Patients with hip replacements are told not to cross the operative leg over Read on »
Question From A Reader: Dislocating Patella by Doug K. Patient Expert Posted Fri 08 May 2009 10:10pm I gave a technically detailed answer to a question from a reader about her struggle with a chronically dislocating patella. You can read it here. DK Read on »
Shoulder Dislocations by Eric C. Healthy Living Professional Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:30pm Shoulder dislocations are not something you want to rush. Give them time; trust me. With shoulder injuries, your goal right should be to do whatever you can to maintain a training effect. Train the uninjured side and your legs as best as you can. Eric Cressey Read on »
Shoulder dislocation and prevention » by Chris M. Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 8:30pm In my previous article, “Shoulder surgery proves to be effective for the longterm”, I wrote about a study that had been done involving young, active military cadets. (photo by soldiersmediacenter) The basic question of the study was: Is there any advantage to surgically repairing an initial dislocated shoulder on a young, athletic person vs Read on »