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Dislocations : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Injury of musculoskeletal system

Causes Overview Articles

Dislocation
Dislocations are usually caused by a sudden impact to the joint. This usually occurs following a blow, fall, or other trauma.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
Dislocations and Subluxations
Common causes of dislocations and subluxations include falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports, and horseplay. These activities may apply isolated or combined forces such as stretching, twisting, and compression to the affected joint.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Dislocations and Subluxations
A violent movement at the joint that exceeds normal limits usually causes a joint dislocation. Although dislocations often result from trauma, they sometimes occur as a result of disease affecting the joint structures.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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