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Dislocations By Glen Estrosos Etiology / Pathophysiology A joint is a point where two or more of your bones come together. A dislocation is an injury to your joint in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions. A dislocation may be congenital, caused by a disease process, or caused by trauma. Signs and symptoms Some dislocations may or may not be visible. Swollen or discolored Intensely painful Immovable Loss of sensation When to seek medical advice It can be difficult to tell a broken bone from a dislocated bone. Don't move the joint. Splint or sling the affected joint in its current position. Don't try to move a dislocated joint or force it back into place. This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves or blood vessels. When to seek medical advice (cont) Ice the injured joint. Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint. Analgesics should be administered as perscribed by the physician as needed. Screening and diagnosis X-ray. An X-ray of your joint may reveal broken bones or other damage to your joint. MRI. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help your doctor assess damage to the soft tissue structures around a dislocated joint.