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Overview of Dislocations
Introduction
A dislocation is complete separation of the 2 bones that form a joint. Subluxation is partial separation. Often, a dislocated joint remains dislocated until reduced (realigned) by a clinician, but sometimes it reduces spontaneously. In addition to dislocations, musculoskeletal injuries include the following: Overview of Fractures None Overview of Sprains and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries None Musculoskeletal injuries are common and vary greatly in mechanism, severity, and treatment. The extremities, spine, and pelvis can all be affected. Musculoskeletal injuries may occur in isolation or as part of multisystem trauma (see Approach to the Trauma Patient ). Most musculoskeletal injuries result from blunt trauma, but penetrating trauma can also damage musculoskeletal structures. Spinal Trauma can cause dislocations or subluxation; nontraumatic spinal subluxation can also occur. Dislocations may be open (in communication with the environment via a skin wound) or closed. Prognosis and treatment vary greatly depending on the location and severity of the dislocation. 