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Treatments could include:
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Reduction of Dislocated Joint
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Closed Reduction of Dislocation
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Open Reduction of Dislocation
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A known or suspected dislocation or broken bone Severe bleeding An area below the injured joint that is pale, cold, clammy, or blue Signs of infection like warmth and redness at the injured site, pus, or a fever A bone projecting through the skin.
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At times, a cast or splint may be used to immobilize the joint and ensure proper alignment and healing. The treatment of realigning bones following a dislocation is called reduction.
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Detailed information on the most common types of rehabilitation, including cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation
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Rehabilitation is a treatment or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible.
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Detailed information on the effects of rehabilitation on the family The patient's family plays a vital part in the rehabilitation process. One of the most important factors in the patient's recovery is family involvement and support.
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Detailed information on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, including members of the rehabilitation team
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Recovering people can use the tools they learn in rehab to begin the intense challenge of avoiding relapse.
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A stroke can cause problems with speech, vision, memory, balance or coordination. It can leave part of the body weakened or paralyzed, among other physical problems.
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Psychiatric rehabilitation involves helping people with mental illness gain or improve skills while obtaining the necessary resources and support to reach their goals.The purposes of psychiatric rehabilitation include helping individuals cope more...
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A big part of a cardiac rehab program is exercise. Regular exercise will make your heart and coronary arteries healthier. It helps increase strength, lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and control your weight.
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Detailed information on a cardiac rehabilitation program, including cardiac rehab goals and objectives and members of a cardiac rehab team
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Detailed information on cancer rehabilitation, including members of the rehabilitation team
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Cardiac rehabilitation ("cardiac rehab”) is a program designed by your health care team that will not only help you recover, but also reduce your risk for future heart problems. Your cardiac rehab program may begin while you're in the hospital. After you're discharged, you may go to a special facility for scheduled rehab classes.
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Detailed information on a cardiac rehabilitation program, including cardiac rehab goals and objectives and members of a cardiac rehab team
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If you're scheduled for major surgery, take some time beforehand to organize and plan for both your hospital stay and your care after discharge.
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Stroke is an increasing public health concern throughout the world as the leading cause of long-term disability. There is estimated to be over 3.5 million survivors of stroke in the United States.
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A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable and motionless to prevent pain and further injury.The purpose of a splint is to protect a wounded body part from further damage until you get medical help. It is important to check fo...
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A sling is a device used to support and keep still (immobilize) an injured part of the body. Slings can be used for many different injuries, but are most often used when you have a broken (fractured) or dislocated arm or shoulder.
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Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain, swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by slowing the metabolism. Sponge baths, cold compresses, and cold packs are all wet cool...
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Cooling or cold treatments are used to decrease pain, minimize swelling, and slow the inflammatory response secondary to injury(usually acute). Cold treatments slow the local physiological activity of the tissues, decrease nerve transmission, and ...
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Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury
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