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  1. subluxation
    partial displacement of a joint or organ
    A partial dislocation is referred to as a subluxation.
  2. general anaesthetic
    an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  3. inherited disorder
    a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  4. dislocation
    a disruption or lack of continuity
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  5. dislocate
    put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
    Don't try to move a dislocated joint or force it back into place.
  6. physiotherapy
    therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
    Any shoulder dislocation should be followed up with thorough physiotherapy.[9]
  7. immobilize
    to hold fast or prevent from moving
    This injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain.
  8. ligament
    a band of fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  9. encode
    represent ordinary language in a secret form
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  10. dislocated
    separated at the joint
    Don't try to move a dislocated joint or force it back into place.
  11. sedation
    state of reduced excitement induced by administering a drug
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  12. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  13. luxation
    displacement or misalignment of a joint or organ
    A joint dislocation, or luxation,[1] occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet.[2]
  14. collagen
    a fibrous protein found in bone and connective tissue
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  15. splint
    a thin piece of wood
    Splint or sling the affected joint in its current position.
  16. blood vessel
    a vessel in which blood circulates
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  17. deform
    assume a different shape
    This injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain.
  18. distal
    situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
    It is important the joint is reduced as soon as possible, as in the state of dislocation, the blood supply to the joint (or distal anatomy) may be compromised.
  19. anaesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  20. surgically
    in a surgical manner; by means of surgery
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  21. encoding
    the activity of converting data or information into code
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  22. X-ray
    electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  23. connective tissue
    tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  24. operating room
    a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  25. tendon
    a band of tissue connecting a muscle to its bony attachment
    A joint dislocation can cause damage to the surrounding ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.[3]
  26. trauma
    an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
    Dislocations are often caused by sudden trauma on the joint like an impact or fall.
  27. connective
    connecting or tending to connect
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  28. syndrome
    a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
    Some individuals are prone to dislocations due to congenital conditions, such as hypermobility syndrome.
  29. stabilized
    made stable or firm
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  30. injure
    cause bodily harm to
    • Ice the injured joint.
  31. genetically
    by genetic mechanisms
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  32. loosen
    make less tight
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  33. displace
    cause to move, usually with force or pressure
    Great and sudden force applied, by either a blow or fall, to the joint can cause the bones in the joint to be displaced or dislocated from normal position.[5]
  34. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
    Some individuals are prone to dislocations due to congenital conditions, such as hypermobility syndrome.
  35. manipulate
    influence or control shrewdly or deviously
    Once a diagnosis is confirmed, the joint is usually manipulated back into position.
  36. stabilize
    support and make steadfast
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  37. diagnosis
    identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  38. toe
    one of the digits of the foot
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  39. muscle
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  40. buildup
    the act of accumulating
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  41. bone
    rigid tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  42. allow for
    make a possibility or provide opportunity for
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  43. anatomy
    the study of the structure of animals
    It is important the joint is reduced as soon as possible, as in the state of dislocation, the blood supply to the joint (or distal anatomy) may be compromised.
  44. reduce
    make smaller
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  45. loosened
    straightened out
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  46. follow up
    increase the effectiveness or success of by further action
    Any shoulder dislocation should be followed up with thorough physiotherapy.[9]
  47. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  48. rehabilitation
    use of therapies to restore or improve physical function
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  49. additionally
    in addition, by way of addition; furthermore
    Additionally, the joint muscles, tendons and ligaments must also be strengthened.
  50. bones
    a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  51. ankle
    the part of the body between the foot and the lower leg
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  52. sling
    a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
    Splint or sling the affected joint in its current position.
  53. shoulder
    a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  54. be due
    be the result of
    This is due to the weakening of the muscles and ligaments which hold the joint in place.
  55. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  56. injury
    physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  57. come together
    come together, as if in an embrace
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  58. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  59. weakening
    the act of reducing the strength of something
    This is due to the weakening of the muscles and ligaments which hold the joint in place.
  60. hold in
    lessen the intensity of
    After care After a dislocation, injured joints are usually held in place by a splint (for straight joints like fingers and toes) or a bandage (for complex joints like shoulders).
  61. injured
    harmed
    • Ice the injured joint.
  62. protein
    an organic compound essential to living cells
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  63. bleed
    lose blood from one's body
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  64. occur
    come to pass
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  65. bandage
    a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injury
    After care After a dislocation, injured joints are usually held in place by a splint (for straight joints like fingers and toes) or a bandage (for complex joints like shoulders).
  66. damaging
    (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  67. normal
    being approximately average or within certain limits
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  68. confirm
    strengthen
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  69. weaken
    lessen the strength of
    This is due to the weakening of the muscles and ligaments which hold the joint in place.
  70. inherit
    receive from a predecessor
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  71. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
    A joint dislocation, or luxation,[1] occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet.[2]
  72. depending on
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  73. nerve
    a bundle of fibers running to organs and tissues of the body
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  74. substantially
    to a great extent or degree
    Trying to reduce a joint without any training could result in making the injury substantially worse.[8]
  75. in place
    in the original or natural place or site
    This is due to the weakening of the muscles and ligaments which hold the joint in place.
  76. prone
    having a tendency
    Some individuals are prone to dislocations due to congenital conditions, such as hypermobility syndrome.
  77. typically
    in a manner conforming to a type
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  78. affect
    have an influence upon
    Splint or sling the affected joint in its current position.
  79. controlling
    able to control or determine policy
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  80. hip
    either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  81. finger
    any of the terminal members of the hand
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  82. ray
    a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  83. nerves
    control of your emotions
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  84. surrounding
    closely encircling
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  85. tissue
    part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  86. usually
    under normal conditions
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  87. detect
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  88. stability
    the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  89. temporarily
    for a limited time only; not permanently
    This injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain.
  90. medical
    relating to the study or practice of medicine
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  91. swelling
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  92. position
    the particular part of space occupied by something
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  93. damaged
    harmed or injured or spoiled
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  94. knee
    hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  95. fluid
    continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  96. take to
    have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  97. repeat
    say or state again
    However, some joints, such as your shoulder, have an increased risk of repeat dislocation.
  98. depend on
    be contingent on
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  99. apply
    employ for a particular purpose
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  100. operate
    perform as expected when applied
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  101. strengthen
    make strong or stronger
    Additionally, the joint muscles, tendons and ligaments must also be strengthened.
  102. bleeding
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  103. severity
    excessive sternness
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  104. ice
    water frozen in the solid state
    • Ice the injured joint.
  105. strengthened
    given added strength or support
    Additionally, the joint muscles, tendons and ligaments must also be strengthened.
  106. thumb
    the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  107. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  108. surgery
    science treating disease or injury by operative procedures
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  109. inherited
    occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  110. partial
    being or affecting only a segment
    A partial dislocation is referred to as a subluxation.
  111. initial
    occurring at the beginning
    Some joints are more at risk of becoming dislocated again after an initial injury.
  112. reduced
    made less in size or amount or degree
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  113. disorder
    a condition in which things are not in their expected places
    Hypermobility syndrome is genetically inherited disorder that is thought to affect the encoding of the connective tissue protein’s collagen in the ligament of joints.[7]
  114. thorough
    painstakingly careful and accurate
    Any shoulder dislocation should be followed up with thorough physiotherapy.[9]
  115. elbow
    hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  116. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
    It is important the joint is reduced as soon as possible, as in the state of dislocation, the blood supply to the joint (or distal anatomy) may be compromised.
  117. operating
    involved in a kind of operation
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  118. separation
    the act of dividing or disconnecting
    A joint dislocation, or luxation,[1] occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet.[2]
  119. function
    what something is used for
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  120. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    Dislocations are often caused by sudden trauma on the joint like an impact or fall.
  121. cause
    events that provide the generative force of something
    Dislocations are often caused by sudden trauma on the joint like an impact or fall.
  122. sudden
    happening without warning or in a short space of time
    This injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain.
  123. successfully
    in a manner marked by a favorable outcome
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  124. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
    A partial dislocation is referred to as a subluxation.
  125. major
    greater in scope or effect
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  126. emergency
    a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  127. due
    that which is deserved or owed
    Some individuals are prone to dislocations due to congenital conditions, such as hypermobility syndrome.
  128. specific
    stated explicitly or in detail
    Causes Joint dislocations are caused by trauma to the joint or when an individual falls on a specific joint.[4]
  129. risk
    a source of danger
    However, some joints, such as your shoulder, have an increased risk of repeat dislocation.
  130. complex
    complicated in structure
    After care After a dislocation, injured joints are usually held in place by a splint (for straight joints like fingers and toes) or a bandage (for complex joints like shoulders).
  131. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
    It is important the joint is reduced as soon as possible, as in the state of dislocation, the blood supply to the joint (or distal anatomy) may be compromised.
  132. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  133. fall
    descend freely under the influence of gravity
    Dislocations are often caused by sudden trauma on the joint like an impact or fall.
  134. fix
    restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  135. internal
    located inward
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  136. trained
    shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  137. confirmed
    having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation
    Once a diagnosis is confirmed, the joint is usually manipulated back into position.
  138. suspect
    regard as untrustworthy
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  139. depend
    be determined by something else
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  140. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    Causes Joint dislocations are caused by trauma to the joint or when an individual falls on a specific joint.[4]
  141. minor
    inferior in number or size or amount
    Dislocations can occur in any joint major (Shoulder, knees, etc.) or minor (toes, fingers, etc.).
  142. train
    educate for a future role or function
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  143. pain
    a physical feeling of suffering or discomfort
    This injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain.
  144. blood
    the fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  145. professional
    of or relating to or suitable as an occupation
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  146. painful
    causing physical or psychological pain
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  147. treat
    apply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  148. correct
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  149. stretched
    (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  150. easily
    with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  151. properly
    in the right manner
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  152. force
    influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  153. move
    change location
    While you're waiting for medical attention: • Don't move the joint.
  154. falls
    a place where a river or stream flows down
    Causes Joint dislocations are caused by trauma to the joint or when an individual falls on a specific joint.[4]
  155. affected
    influenced
    Splint or sling the affected joint in its current position.
  156. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  157. severe
    very harsh or strict, especially when dealing with others
    This injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain.
  158. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  159. result
    something that follows as a consequence
    This injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain.
  160. training
    activity leading to skilled behavior
    Trying to reduce a joint without any training could result in making the injury substantially worse.[8]
  161. applied
    concerned with concrete problems or data
    Great and sudden force applied, by either a blow or fall, to the joint can cause the bones in the joint to be displaced or dislocated from normal position.[5]
  162. prime
    of or relating to the first or originating agent
    The shoulder is a prime example of this.
  163. smaller
    small or little relative to something else
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  164. attention
    the act of concentrating on something
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  165. treatment
    the management of someone or something
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  166. becoming
    displaying or setting off to best advantage
    Some joints are more at risk of becoming dislocated again after an initial injury.
  167. try
    make an effort or attempt
    Don't try to move a dislocated joint or force it back into place.
  168. treated
    subjected to a physical treatment or action or agent
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  169. make it
    succeed in a big way; get to the top
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  170. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
    This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels.
  171. using
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  172. etc.
    continuing in the same way
    Dislocations can occur in any joint major (Shoulder, knees, etc.) or minor (toes, fingers, etc.).
  173. blow
    be in motion due to some air or water current
    Great and sudden force applied, by either a blow or fall, to the joint can cause the bones in the joint to be displaced or dislocated from normal position.[5]
  174. seek
    try to locate, discover, or establish the existence of
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  175. hold
    have in one's hands or grip
    This is due to the weakening of the muscles and ligaments which hold the joint in place.
  176. keeping
    the act of retaining something
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  177. increased
    made greater in size or amount or degree
    However, some joints, such as your shoulder, have an increased risk of repeat dislocation.
  178. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    However, some joints, such as your shoulder, have an increased risk of repeat dislocation.
  179. current
    occurring in or belonging to the present time
    Splint or sling the affected joint in its current position.
  180. repeated
    recurring again and again
    This is usually done through a course of physiotherapy, which will also help reduce the chances of repeated dislocations of the same joint
  181. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  182. department
    a specialized division of a large organization
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  183. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
    The loosened or stretched ligaments in the joint provide little stability and allow for the joint to be easily dislocated Treatment A dislocated joint usually can only be successfully 'reduced' into its normal position by a trained medical professional.
  184. fixed
    unmoving
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  185. place
    a point located with respect to surface features of a region
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  186. forced
    forced or compelled
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  187. worse
    inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
    Trying to reduce a joint without any training could result in making the injury substantially worse.[8]
  188. return
    go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  189. either
    also, likewise, as well
    Great and sudden force applied, by either a blow or fall, to the joint can cause the bones in the joint to be displaced or dislocated from normal position.[5]
  190. making
    the act that results in something coming to be
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  191. control
    power to direct or determine
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  192. conditions
    the context that influences the performance of a process
    Some individuals are prone to dislocations due to congenital conditions, such as hypermobility syndrome.
  193. proper
    marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
    If you suspect a dislocation, seek prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions without damaging your joint.
  194. also
    in addition
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  195. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    The shoulder is a prime example of this.
  196. straight
    having no deviations
    After care After a dislocation, injured joints are usually held in place by a splint (for straight joints like fingers and toes) or a bandage (for complex joints like shoulders).
  197. help
    give assistance; be of service
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  198. waiting
    the act of waiting
    While you're waiting for medical attention: • Don't move the joint.
  199. wait
    stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
    While you're waiting for medical attention: • Don't move the joint.
  200. condition
    a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
    Some individuals are prone to dislocations due to congenital conditions, such as hypermobility syndrome.
  201. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    Any shoulder dislocation should be followed up with thorough physiotherapy.[9]
  202. easy
    posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  203. trying
    hard to endure
    Trying to reduce a joint without any training could result in making the injury substantially worse.[8]
  204. foot
    the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
    This is especially true in the case of a dislocated ankle, due to the anatomy of the blood supply to the foot.[11]
  205. may
    thorny shrub of a small tree having white to scarlet flowers
    This injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain.
  206. chance
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon
    This is usually done through a course of physiotherapy, which will also help reduce the chances of repeated dislocations of the same joint
  207. especially
    to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
    This is especially true in the case of a dislocated ankle, due to the anatomy of the blood supply to the foot.[11]
  208. future
    the time yet to come
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  209. done
    having finished or arrived at completion
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  210. important
    significant in effect or meaning
    It is important the joint is reduced as soon as possible, as in the state of dislocation, the blood supply to the joint (or distal anatomy) may be compromised.
  211. meet
    come together
    A joint dislocation, or luxation,[1] occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet.[2]
  212. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  213. any
    to some extent or degree
    Dislocations can occur in any joint major (Shoulder, knees, etc.) or minor (toes, fingers, etc.).
  214. bad
    having undesirable or negative qualities
    Trying to reduce a joint without any training could result in making the injury substantially worse.[8]
  215. common
    having no special distinction or quality
    The most common joint dislocation is a shoulder dislocation.
  216. are
    a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  217. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    It is important the joint is reduced as soon as possible, as in the state of dislocation, the blood supply to the joint (or distal anatomy) may be compromised.
  218. care
    providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    After care After a dislocation, injured joints are usually held in place by a splint (for straight joints like fingers and toes) or a bandage (for complex joints like shoulders).
  219. possible
    capable of happening or existing
    It is important the joint is reduced as soon as possible, as in the state of dislocation, the blood supply to the joint (or distal anatomy) may be compromised.
  220. rest
    take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  221. under
    below some quantity or limit
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  222. therefore
    as a result; from that fact or reason
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  223. become
    come into existence
    Some joints are more at risk of becoming dislocated again after an initial injury.
  224. held
    occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
    After care After a dislocation, injured joints are usually held in place by a splint (for straight joints like fingers and toes) or a bandage (for complex joints like shoulders).
  225. like
    having the same or similar characteristics
    Dislocations are often caused by sudden trauma on the joint like an impact or fall.
  226. several
    of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  227. make
    perform or carry out
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  228. around
    in the area or vicinity
    Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
  229. true
    consistent with fact or reality; not false
    This is especially true in the case of a dislocated ankle, due to the anatomy of the blood supply to the foot.[11]
  230. case
    an occurrence of something
    This is especially true in the case of a dislocated ankle, due to the anatomy of the blood supply to the foot.[11]
  231. often
    many times at short intervals
    Dislocations are often caused by sudden trauma on the joint like an impact or fall.
  232. back
    the posterior part of a human (or animal) body
    Don't try to move a dislocated joint or force it back into place.
  233. keep
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
    With each dislocation, the ligaments keeping the bones fixed in the correct position can be damaged or loosened, making it easier for the joint to be dislocated in the future.[6]
  234. together
    in contact with each other or in proximity
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  235. week
    any period of seven consecutive days
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  236. more
    greater in size or amount or extent or degree
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  237. some
    quantifier
    However, some joints, such as your shoulder, have an increased risk of repeat dislocation.
  238. taken
    understood in a certain way; made sense of
    X-rays are usually taken to confirm a diagnosis and detect any fractures which may also have occurred at the time of dislocation.
  239. use
    put into service
    Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.[9]
  240. most
    used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
    When treated properly, most dislocations return to normal function after several weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  241. room
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  242. small
    limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
    Dislocations may occur in your major joints — shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle — or in the smaller joints in your fingers, thumbs and toes.
  243. general
    applying to all or most members of a category or group
    This can be a very painful process, therefore this is typically done either in the emergency department under sedation or in an operating room under a general anaesthetic.[10]
  244. course
    a connected series of events or actions or developments
    This is usually done through a course of physiotherapy, which will also help reduce the chances of repeated dislocations of the same joint
  245. soon
    in the near future
    It is important the joint is reduced as soon as possible, as in the state of dislocation, the blood supply to the joint (or distal anatomy) may be compromised.
  246. such
    of so extreme a degree or extent
    However, some joints, such as your shoulder, have an increased risk of repeat dislocation.
  247. end
    either extremity of something that has length
    DISLOCATION A dislocation is an injury to a joint — a place where two or more of your bones come together — in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.
  248. however
    in whatever way or manner
    However, some joints, such as your shoulder, have an increased risk of repeat dislocation.
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