Condition Lookup
Sub-Category:
Orthopedic Injuries
Number of Conditions: 2
Dislocations (e.g., shoulder, hip, knee)
Specialty: Emergency and Urgent Care
Category: Trauma and Injuries
Sub-category: Orthopedic Injuries
Symptoms:
severe pain; visible deformity; limited or no movement; swelling; bruising; numbness or tingling in the affected area
Root Cause:
The joint is forced out of its normal position, often due to trauma or extreme force.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Physical examination, X-ray, MRI (if soft tissue injury is suspected).
Treatment:
Joint reduction (manual repositioning), immobilization (e.g., sling), physical therapy to restore function, surgical repair for recurrent dislocations or associated injuries.
Medications:
Pain relief with NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen or naproxen ), muscle relaxants (e.g., diazepam ), and local anesthetics during reduction procedures.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common, especially in contact sports and high-impact accidents; shoulder dislocations are the most frequent type.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Contact sports, falls, accidents, hypermobility syndromes, previous dislocations.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with prompt treatment; risk of recurrent dislocations increases without adequate rehabilitation.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Nerve damage, blood vessel injury, chronic instability, arthritis, or avascular necrosis (in hip dislocations).
Ligament tears (e.g., ACL, PCL)
Specialty: Emergency and Urgent Care
Category: Trauma and Injuries
Sub-category: Orthopedic Injuries
Symptoms:
sudden pain; popping sound at the time of injury; joint instability; swelling; restricted range of motion; difficulty bearing weight
Root Cause:
The ligament is stretched or torn due to sudden force, twisting, or impact.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Physical examination (e.g., Lachman test), MRI for detailed imaging, X-rays to rule out fractures.
Treatment:
Initial RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), bracing, physical therapy, surgical reconstruction in severe cases or for active individuals.
Medications:
NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen , diclofenac ) for pain and inflammation control.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common, particularly in athletes; ACL injuries are more frequent in females due to anatomical and hormonal factors.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Sports requiring sudden stops or pivots (e.g., soccer, basketball), inadequate conditioning, improper footwear.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Good with appropriate treatment; surgical reconstruction often restores full function in athletes.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Chronic instability, osteoarthritis, re-injury, reduced athletic performance.