Question 1

i have finally been diagnosed with a dislocated tailbone. been told prob 15 yrs ago it happened. what are treatment options, what does surgery involve?

Accepted Answer

Excision stops pain : Chronic coccygodynia is often best treated with coccygectomy, if cortisone shots have failed in relief of the pain.

Question 2

close reduction treatment for a dislocated shoulder?

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That is the: Initial treatment option. This means manually putting the shoulder back into socket without making an incision.

Question 3

what is the best treatment for a dislocated shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Closed Reduction: The best treatment for an acute dislocated shoulder is urgent closed reduction.  This can be performed by emergency room physician or orthopedic on call surgeon.

Question 4

what happens to a dislocated arm without proper treatment?

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Poor outcome: Dislocations need to be treated urgently to realign the joint.  The joint will remain painful and become deformed if left dislocated.

Question 5

dislocated shoulder after treatment; what can i do to make it better sooner?

Accepted Answer

Time then therapy: The worst complication of shoulde dislocation is recurrent dislocation.  This can be prevented with surgery or immobilization after the initial dislocation. An external rotation sling/brace may help the torn labral tissue heal in a better position.  It takes about 3 weeks of immobilization before you can start therapy, any sooner and you would be at risk for instability. Patience is important.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for a dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

Reduce joint: X-rays need to be performed to ensure no fractures in addition to dislocation. Concomitant fractures demand additional consideration, and may change treatment. Assuming no fractures, vast majority of dislocations are managed with brief period of immobilization (3weeks), followed by rehab.

Question 7

what are some treatment options for a dislocated knee?

Accepted Answer

First reduction: Dislocating your knee not just you patella implies injuring 2 to 3 major ligaments in your knee.  Trying casting often leads to stiffness.  If old and recurrent instability you could try a brace but may need to reconstruct he torn ligaments.

Question 8

what is the treatment for for patients with dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

Reduction: The elbow needs to be reduced (set in place) and then assessed for bone and ligament damage that may have occurred with the dislocation.

Question 9

is it possible to have successful treatment for a dislocated jaw?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible, and more than likely the treatment will be successful.

Question 10

what is the worst case scenario if i ignored my dislocated jaw and not going for a medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

More problems: Scar tissue might develop and your jaw might never get back into its proper place and your teeth won't meet properly unless surgery is performed, and then there are all the complications that can occur post surgery.  It'll be easier for you to get this taken care of right now.

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