Question 1

i dislocated the joint near my nail on my pinky finger and my friend popped it back. should i still go to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A finger dislocation, even near the tip, often requires a brief course of immobilization followed by hand therapy exercises. You should obtain x-rays of the hand to ensure that the joint is well-positioned.

Question 2

partially dislocated my hip in a fall.  saw my doctor and had x-rays.  no broken or dislocated joint.  what home remedies or exercises should i do?

Accepted Answer

Hip strengthening : This therapy can be guided by seeing if physical A physical therapist who can help you do a home program. I am uncertain how the diagnosis of a partial hip dislocation was made, because your other data does not suggest that. You need to discuss this with your physician

Question 3

what prescription will the doctor probably give me for having bunion surgery for my dislocated joint in my foot?

Accepted Answer

Pain med: Most likely Motrin 800mg bid for 10 days, plus an antibiotics.

Question 4

i have ehlers danlos.  i do have an issue with dislocations, but not in my fingers.  i am able to do "magic tricks" with my fingers, though.  i am only 41. intermittently, my fingers, one finger at a time, will ache horribly deep inside the joint for hour

Accepted Answer

Finger Pain: One of the problems with hyper mobile joints is they are not made to move that way.  Therefore, they wear out.  They get arthritis. The joint capsules wear and the fluid that lubricates the joint leaves the joint.  The best thing you can do is stop doing "magic tricks", use some NSAID's.  Talk to your doctor about what else to do.

Question 5

would a doctor treat a pinky finger that was dislocated at both joints and continues to be swollen, painful, and now bent?

Accepted Answer

Should be seen: Depending on where the fracture is you may need surgery.   Do not wait to get evaluated for casting vs surgical repair

Question 6

hi
i have a dislocated pinky finger which i popped back immediately.
there is some swelling on the joint but not real pain
this happened about 90min ago
my question is can i wait until sunday morning before i go to the doctor?
regards

Accepted Answer

See doc sunday: for the time being, suggest that you ice the area often until seen by the doctor.

Question 7

how do i know if i have a hairline fracture or a dislocated joint?

Accepted Answer

Xrays are a start: Thank you for your question.  A dislocation of a joint is usually very apparent on an xray and is also usually associated with severe pain.  A "hairline" fracture can often be seen on xray, but not always.  Sometimes, if the xras are negative and clinical suspcion is high, further studies such as a bone scan, mri, or ct scan can establish the diagnosis.  Thanks again, ed hellman.

Question 8

what kind of condition is a dislocated joint?

Accepted Answer

dislocation: Joints are where the bomes join together held in place by ligaments a dslocation happens  whem force is applied to the joint in a direction it is not meant to move the ligaments tear and allow the joint to separate from each other some joints rarely dislocate while others are unstable and dislocate frequently patella.

Question 9

are there official recommendations for treating dislocated joint?

Accepted Answer

Reduction: Depends on the invovled joint.  Reduction of the dislocated joint is an emergency.  Seek medical or er advice. After reduction, the treatment options can varying based on the involved joint. These can range from immobilization to physical therapy to surgery.  The goal is to minimize the risk of recurrence and regain near full joint function.

Question 10

i have a lump on my finger along the joint before the nail...it's soft, will i need to go to a doctor to drain it ?

Accepted Answer

Prob ganglion cyst: Often ganglion cyst.  Ultrasound exam usually can characterize these lesions.Treatment can often be non-surgical. In many cases, these cysts can simply be observed, especially if they are painless, as they frequently disappear spontaneously. If the cyst becomes painful, limits activity, or is otherwise unacceptable, several treatment options are available.Sometimes aspirate. Exam by doctor confirms.

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I dislocated the joint near my nail on my pinky finger and my friend popped it back. should i still go to the doctor?

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Partially dislocated my hip in a fall. saw my doctor and had x-rays. no broken or dislocated joint. what home remedies or exercises should i do?

A member asked:

What prescription will the doctor probably give me for having bunion surgery for my dislocated joint in my foot?

A member asked:

I have ehlers danlos. i do have an issue with dislocations, but not in my fingers. i am able to do "magic tricks" with my fingers, though. i am only 41. intermittently, my fingers, one finger at a time, will ache horribly deep inside the joint for hour

A member asked:

Would a doctor treat a pinky finger that was dislocated at both joints and continues to be swollen, painful, and now bent?

A member asked:

Hi i have a dislocated pinky finger which i popped back immediately. there is some swelling on the joint but not real pain this happened about 90min ago my question is can i wait until sunday morning before i go to the doctor? regards

A member asked:

How do i know if i have a hairline fracture or a dislocated joint?

A member asked:

What kind of condition is a dislocated joint?

A member asked:

Are there official recommendations for treating dislocated joint?

A member asked:

I have a lump on my finger along the joint before the nail...it's soft, will i need to go to a doctor to drain it ?

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