Dislocations : Causes

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Causes could include:
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
A thorough medical history and physical exam by a physician is the first step in the correct diagnosis of dislocations and subluxations. X rays of the joint and adjacent bones can locate and help determine the extent of dislocated joints This x ra...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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. The force inv...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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