subluxation

A joint subluxation is a partial dislocation of a joint. It is often the result of acute

injury or repetitive motion injury but can also be caused by medical conditions
that undermine the integrity of ligaments.
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Subluxation is a partial dislocation followed by relocation,

while Dislocation is a complete disruption of the joint.
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what causes subluxation?
Subluxations most often occur as the result of
trauma to a joint. There may be predisposing factors
that increase the risk of subluxation, such as older
age or participation in contact sports. what are the Signs and Symptoms?

Traumatic causes of joint subluxation include:

• Blunt force injuries: Including motor vehicle

accidents, sports injuries, or a severe fall
• Overuse injuries: Including those associated with
medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) or patellar
tendonitis (jumper's knee)
• Joint hyperextension: An injury that occurs when a
joint is hyperextended (extended beyond its normal
range of motion)

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types of subluxation
Vertebral Subluxation
can occur with trauma to the spine, such as a fall or
severe blow. The subluxation may involve a ligament
rupture with or without injury to the vertebra (spinal
bones) itself. This type of injury can compress the Patellar Subluxation
spinal cord, resulting in shooting pains, referred pain,
The patella (kneecaps) fits in a groove at the end of the tibia (thigh
or loss of nerve function.
bone). A patellar subluxation occurs when the kneecap moves partially
out of that groove.

Shoulder Subluxation
Elbow Subluxation
A shoulder subluxation means that the ball of your
upper arm comes partially out of the socket in your Elbow subluxations can occur when someone falls onto their hands.
scapula (shoulder blade). Severe injury or trauma is Though elbow luxation are typically very painful, subluxations may not
most often the cause of shoulder subluxation. be as obvious. The elbow may move perfectly well, although there may
be a dull or sharp pain.
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 Diagnosis
To confirm the diagnosis and direct the appropriate treatment, your doctor
will order imaging tests to check if there are ruptures, hematoma (a blood
pocket), joint effusion (the accumulation of fluid), or a fracture. Imaging
options include:

1. X-ray: A plain film radiologic study that can help characterize the
dislocation and identify ruptured ligaments or bone fractures

2. Computerized tomography (CT): A radiologic study involving

composited X-rays that offer a three-dimensional representation of an
injured joint

3. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): An imaging study using

powerful magnetic and radio waves that can help identify soft tissue
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Treatment
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory

1
After examining the injury, your doctor will likely reset the
joint into its proper position using manual manipulation. This
may involve turning or pulling the limb.
3 Drug (NSAID) like Aleve (naproxen),
Advil (ibuprofen), or Voltaren
(diclofenac) to alleviate swelling and
inflammation.

4 JOINT SURGERY. surgery may be

needed if the joint cannot be realigned
manually or the dislocation is recurrent.
Surgery may involve grafting bone or
connective tissues into the joint space,

2 debriding (removing) cartilage or bone

to improve joint mobility, or repairing
torn ligaments or tendons.

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