First aid in dislocation of what can and can not do
Educational Program Health / / December 19, 2019
How do I know that this dislocation
Dislocation - a trauma, which may face each. Unsuccessfully jumped off the curb and landed on his elbow in the fall, or too vigorously tapped on a basketball, but even simply too yawn... Deaf-click (however, in the background suddenly appearing fresh and more than unpleasant feelings do not notice it all) - and something jammed.
First of all, do not panic. Perhaps the pain - this is only a muscle spasm caused by a blow, or, say, sprain. Unpleasant but relatively safe. Therefore breathe deeply (it will help to reduce pain) and view the affected part of the body.
Dislocation - a displacement of bones in a joint.
Depending on the extent of the external manifestations of bias may vary. But in general it does not matter. Remember all four symptomsDislocation. If any of them need to be sent as soon as possible to the traumatologist!
- The injured joint looks strange - for example, the bone becomes unnatural angle.
- The joint is increased in size, there is swelling and the skin over the area changed color - flushed or, on the contrary, become waxy pale.
- You feel a lot of pain in the joint. Another embodiment - numbness if nerves possible sensitivity loss are corrupted with dislocation.
- You can not move the bones in the affected joint. For example, to bend or straighten the finger bruised or close the "jammed" his jaw. And if you have it and it turns out that with great difficulty, and after an attack of acute pain.
What can be done with dislocation
Suspecting dislocation, in any case do not make these common mistakes.
Do not expect that itself will pass
Dislocation - a close relative fracture. Even if the bones still intact, with the bias may have been affected blood vessels and nerves. Those nerves may have "healed", but will be for years to remind you of the trauma aching, and even a serious restriction of mobility in the affected joint.
Do not attempt to straighten a dislocated independently
First of all, because you may not be dislocated and fractured. The symptoms of these injuries are very similarDislocationAnd to distinguish one from the other times is only possible with the help of X-rays. Trying to straighten broken bones, you only increase the damage.
Do not brake
Dislocation is always accompanied by edema, and often more, and internal bleeding. The more time passes since the injury, the more fluid accumulates near the joint, and the harder it will be to the right. So do not hesitate - run to the emergency room. If the "run" does not work - for example, the injured leg - do not hesitate to call whip.
How to provide first aid for dislocation
1. Ensure maximum immobility affected joints: bend the knees, elbows, fingers, do not move the jaw ...
2. Attach to the injured area something cold - ice pack or frozen vegetables (do not forget to wrap his thin cloth), a hot water bottle with ice water. The cold will stop the development of edema and reduce pain.
3. Take a painkiller based on ibuprofen or paracetamol.
4. And hurry to see a doctor!
How will treat dislocated
Treatment begins with a medical examination. Trauma or surgery are likely to send you to the X-rays - to make sure that we are talking about dislocation, not a fracture or broken bone. In some cases, you may need an MRI: Imaging can help the physician to assess soft tissue damage around the joint.
What happens next depends on what the doctor finds. Most often, treatment includes the following items.
Medic try to straighten the joint
That is Moved back bone in the correct position. This procedure is quite painful, so you may need anesthesia - local or general.
You may need surgery
To her resorted to when the handle manually failed to dislocation. Also, surgery is prescribed for a significant damage nerves, blood vessels and ligaments or repeated dislocations in the same zone.
We'll have time to immobilize the joint
After the bone back to its natural position, the surgeon can immobilize the joint by putting it on a bus or hanging strap sling. How long I will have to wear this "harness" - a few days or a few weeks - depending on the degree of damage joint, Nerves, blood vessels and soft tissue.
You will need to be rehabilitated
By getting rid of tires or straps, be prepared long and hard to make the joint exercises and undergo physiotherapy. This is an important step, which is necessary to return the former mobility.
By the way, keep in mind: if the joint at least once been dislocated, it is likely that one day this will be repeated again. To reduce the risk, follow all recommendations of your doctor. And of course, take care of yourself.
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