Joint Reduction, Thumb Dislocation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Joint Reduction, Thumb Dislocation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Overview: Despite the inherent stability of the joints of the thumb, the vulnerable anatomic position of the first phalangis often subjects the joints to mechanical strain that leads to subluxation or dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 7:34 am By:

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Joint reduction for thumb dislocation. Who may, or may not be a candidate. http://bit.ly/9w2DMV

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Joint Reduction, Shoulder Dislocation, Anterior: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated large joint seen in the emergency department (ED), and anterior dislocations account for 90-98% of cases.1 Most dislocations are straightforward and easily reducible in the ED using one of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Anterior shoulder dislocations account for 90-98% of all shoulder dislocations. Learn about diagnosis and treatment. http://bit.ly/8YL5wz

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Joint Reduction, Patella Dislocation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Patellar dislocations are common, particularly in adolescent females and athletes. Patients usually present with an inability to extend an obviously deformed knee. A sizable effusion may also be seen. This injury may be due to direct trauma ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Dislocation of the knee is common in female athletes. See how this problem is sometimes treated. http://bit.ly/cu3q45

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Joint Reduction, Finger Dislocation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dislocation of a joint occurs when traumatic forces cause complete loss of continuity between the joint's 2 articulating surfaces. Subluxation, on the other hand, occurs when the loss of continuity between the joints is only partial. A ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Finger dislocation can be painful but is generally easily treatable. How are finger dislocations treated? http://bit.ly/9HfFj2

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Joint Reduction, Shoulder Dislocation, Inferior: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The muscular, ligamentous, and bony anatomy of the shoulder (glenohumeral joint) gives it the most extensive range of motion of any joint in the human body. This anatomy also makes the glenohumeral joint the most unstable, and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Interior shoulder dislocation is painful. See what treatment options are available. http://bit.ly/d6BC5I

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Joint Reduction, Radial Head Dislocation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dislocation of the radial head occurs most frequently in men who are subject to high-force injury.1 In children, the radial head is much more commonly subluxed than dislocated.Isolated radial head dislocations are rare; only 20 cases ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Radial head dislocation is most frequently seen in men & usually occurs with complete elbow dislocation. http://bit.ly/9S3pg3

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Joint Reduction, Hip Dislocation, Posterior: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hip dislocations, regardless of their etiology, are orthopedic emergencies that require immediate diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.1 The adult hip joint is remarkably stable. It is reinforced with thick capsular and labral structures. The presence of a ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Dislocation of the hip is an orthopedic emergency. Read more about diagnosis and treatment options. http://bit.ly/cujSUJ

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Joint Reduction, Ankle Dislocation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The ankle is a unique modified saddle joint that, together with the subtalar joint, provides range of motion in several physical planes while maintaining stability. The ankle's complex function as a pivoting structure positioned to bear ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Ankle dislocation without broken bones is rare. Read more about how ankle dislocation is diagnosed and treated. http://bit.ly/cE6odE

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Joint Reduction, Shoulder Dislocation, Posterior: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Posterior shoulder dislocations are uncommon injuries, accounting for only 4% of all shoulder dislocations. Perhaps for this reason, many posterior shoulder dislocations are missed initially by the treating physicians, and nearly all cases have delayed diagnosis.1 ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Though shoulder dislocations are common, posterior shoulder dislocations are not. Symptoms, treatments & complications. http://bit.ly/bHKqa6

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Joint Reduction, Elbow Dislocation, Posterior: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In adults, the elbow is the second most frequently dislocated major joint, after the shoulder. It is the most commonly dislocated joint in children.1 More than 90% of all elbow dislocations are posterior dislocations. This injury ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

The elbow is the second most frequently dislocated joint in adults. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatments. http://bit.ly/ds4fvh

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Joint Reduction, Mandibular Dislocation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a painful condition that occurs when the mandibular condyle becomes fixed in the anterosuperior aspect of the articular eminence. TMJ dislocation is due to either trauma (force against a partially opened mandible) ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 6:10 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

TMJ is a painful disorder that may result in mandibular dislocation. Learn the treatment options. http://bit.ly/aKQ5bt

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