98 Dislocations, Subluxations, and Frozen Shoulder
Zoë Soon
- Dislocation:
- Loss of contact between one or more bones in a joint
- Most common in shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, and knee
- Shoulder most susceptible due to its high mobility
- Can occur due to joint disease or previous damage
- Can damage surrounding ligaments, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
- Symptoms: pain, tenderness, possible anesthesia or paralysis
- Diagnosis: imaging (X-ray, MRI, arthroscope)
- Treatment: reduction, anesthetics, PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation), possible surgical repair
- Rehabilitation: physiotherapy to regain function and range of motion
- Subluxation:
- Partial loss of contact between one or more bones in a joint
- Less severe than dislocation
- Similar signs and symptoms: pain, stiffness
- Can lead to frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) if not properly rehabilitated
- Importance of physiotherapy to prevent loss of range of motion
- Frozen Shoulder:
- Also known as adhesive capsulitis
- Excessive scarring reduces range of motion long-term
- Importance of following doctor and physiotherapist guidance for recovery and rehabilitation
