How to treat a dislocated bone
May 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Joint dislocation in clinical terms refers to the displacement of bones in a joint. Treatment methods include manual reduction, medication, surgical reduction, etc., and timely treatment promotes the recovery of joint function. In addition to standardized treatment, patients should also perform functional exercises, regularly return to the hospital for follow-up examinations to monitor the specific recovery status of the injured joint, and immediately address any abnormalities once detected.
In general, bone dislocation in clinical terms refers to joint dislocation. Treatment methods include manual reduction, medication, surgical reduction, etc., and timely treatment helps promote the recovery of joint function. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Manual Reduction
After a joint dislocation, prompt reduction is necessary. Brachial plexus anesthesia or general anesthesia is first administered to relax the joint muscles, allowing reduction to be performed painlessly. Reduction techniques should be gentle; forceful maneuvers must be avoided to prevent fractures or nerve damage.
2. Medication
Joint dislocation may cause local soft tissue swelling and pain, affecting normal joint movement. To address this, analgesic medications should be prescribed. Under a doctor's guidance, drugs such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, naproxen tablets, and diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets can be taken to achieve pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects.
3. Surgical Reduction
When anterior shoulder dislocation occurs with concurrent posterior slippage of the long head of the biceps tendon, making manual reduction impossible, surgical reduction may be considered. Immobilization is required after surgery.
In addition to standardized treatment, patients should also perform functional exercises and undergo regular follow-up examinations at the hospital to monitor the recovery progress of the injured joint.
