MamasHealth.com Home Bone Information Arthritis Arthritis Treatments Avascular Necrosis Baker's Cyst Bextra Bones Bone Fracture Bone Spur Cervical Spondylosis Degenerative Disc Gout Hammer Toe Healthy Bones Heel Pain Herniated Disk Joint Dislocation Joint Replacement Kyphosis Legg-Calve Disease Low Back Pain OsteoArthritis OsteoArthritis and Vioxx Osteogenesis Osteomyelitis Osteoporosis Osteoporosis & Men Paget's Disease Polymyositis Psoriatic Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis and Celebrex Scoliosis Shin Splints Stress Fractures Links Email Mama Tips to get more vacation time from work Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is a Joint Dislocation? A dislocated joint is a joint that slips out of place. It occurs when the ends of bones are forced from their normal positions. When a joint is dislocated, it no longer functions properly. A severe dislocation can cause tearing of the muscles, ligaments and tendons that support the joint. If you think someone has dislocated vertebrae due to a back or neck injury, don't move the person and call Emergency Personnel immediately! Symptoms of a Joint Dislocation: Swelling Intense Pain Immobility of the affected joint What causes a Joint Dislocation? The most common causes are a blow, fall, or other trauma to the joint. In some cases, dislocations are caused by a disease or a defective ligament. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause joint dislocation. How serious is a Joint Dislocation? The seriousness depends on the location of the joint. Some joints heal faster than others. Nursemaid's Elbow? Nursemaid's Elbow is a dislocation of the elbow. It usually occurs in children younger than 5 years old. It often occurs when an adult or another child pulls or jerks a child's arm. Symptoms of nursemaid's elbow are: pain and limited mobility in the elbow. When the bones are returned to their normal place, the pain decreases. Treatment options for a Joint Dislocation? For proper treatment, joint dislocations should be examined by a doctor. Dislocations need treatment ASAP. Common treatment options are: Medication to reduce the pain and swelling Surgery may be needed to repair or tighten stretched ligaments	Featured Book
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