dislocations Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three types of shoulder dislocation
A
anterior, posterior and inferior
2
Q
what needs to happen when an anterior shoulder dislocation occurs
A
prompt neurovascular assessment and reduction
3
Q
management of a shoulder dislocation
A
- closed reduction under sedation
- open reduction
- stabilisation and rehabilitation
4
Q
management of an elbow dislocation
A
closed reduction under sedation and 2 weeks in a sling
5
Q
management of interphalangeal joints dislocations
A
- closed reduction under digital or metacarpal block
- 2 weeks neighbour strapping
- volbar slab in edinburgh position if unstable
6
Q
causes of a patella disclocation
A
- hypermobility
- under developed lateral femoral condyle
- increased Q-angle
- lateral quads insertions or weak vastus medialis
7
Q
management for patella dislocation
A
- reduce with knee extension
- radiographs
- aspiration
- brace
- physio
8
Q
what vascular injuries can be associated with a knee dislocation
A
popliteal artery/vein injury
9
Q
management of knee dislocation
A
- reduction under sedation
- may require theatre reduction if condyle button-holed through capsule
- stabilise in splint or external-fixation
