Chapter 9, Problem 16RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The most common direction in which the dislocation of shoulder and elbow joints occur.

Introduction:

Dislocation, also called luxation, is the loss of alignment between bones. Normal symptoms of a dislocated joint include pain, inflammation, and swelling in the joint area. It may result due to serious accidents like fall, blow or sports injury. The joints that are most susceptible to dislocation are shoulder, jaw, finger, and thumb.