dislocations

Question 1

what are the three types of shoulder dislocation

Answer 1

anterior, posterior and inferior

Question 2

what needs to happen when an anterior shoulder dislocation occurs

Answer 2

prompt neurovascular assessment and reduction

Question 3

management of a shoulder dislocation

Answer 3

• closed reduction under sedation
• open reduction
• stabilisation and rehabilitation

Question 4

management of an elbow dislocation

Answer 4

closed reduction under sedation and 2 weeks in a sling

Question 5

management of interphalangeal joints dislocations

Answer 5

• closed reduction under digital or metacarpal block
• 2 weeks neighbour strapping
• volbar slab in edinburgh position if unstable

Question 6

causes of a patella disclocation

Answer 6

• hypermobility
• under developed lateral femoral condyle
• increased Q-angle
• lateral quads insertions or weak vastus medialis

Question 7

management for patella dislocation

Answer 7

• reduce with knee extension
• radiographs
• aspiration
• brace
• physio

Question 8

what vascular injuries can be associated with a knee dislocation

Answer 8

popliteal artery/vein injury

Question 9

management of knee dislocation

Answer 9

• reduction under sedation
• may require theatre reduction if condyle button-holed through capsule
• stabilise in splint or external-fixation