injuries and poisoning
Overview of Dislocations
Symptoms of Dislocations
When a dislocation occurs, the bones may be obviously out of place. The joint may look distorted or bent. A bone may protrude abnormally, causing the skin around it to stretch and bulge. Dislocations cause the following symptoms: Pain Swelling Inability to use the injured part normally Bruising or discoloration Possibly loss of feeling (numbness or abnormal sensations) The area around the dislocation hurts, especially when people try to put weight on the injured part or use it. It is tender to the touch. The injured part (such as an arm, a leg, a hand, a finger, or a toe) often cannot be moved normally. Bruises may develop around the dislocated joint. They appear when bleeding occurs under the skin. At first, the bruise is purplish black, then slowly, over several days, turns green and yellow as the blood is broken down and reabsorbed back into the body. Because moving the injured part is so painful, some people are unwilling or unable to move it. If people (such as young children or older people) cannot speak, refusal to move a body part may be the only sign of a dislocation. 