Question 1

what could help prevent the dislocation of a joint?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends upon the joint that is dislocating or subluxing. Exercises may help, bracing may help, limiting motion may help, and for some the only real cure in surgery.

Question 2

what do i do about severe dislocation of the pip joint?

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Reduction: It needs to be properly reduced this may require open surgical procedure in some cases or may respond to closed manipulation. If unstable after reduction joint requires active stabilization that allows motion but prevents redislocation. See a hand surgeon as soon as possible.

Question 3

what are symptoms of cmc joint dislocation?

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Let me help: Swelling, tenderness, and crepitation over cmc joints and deformity over that joint.

Question 4

what is the recovery time for an index pip joint dislocation?

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6-8 weeks: Sit down with your primary care doctor and / or the orthopedic specialist who had worked with you. He or she will be able to make a plan for your recovery.

Question 5

what thing reinforces the fibrous capsule to help prevent dislocation of the joint?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue: I believe you post is looking for either 'connective tissue', or fascia.  Each joint has plent of tendinous/ligamentous support to prevent dislocation; it is when these tissues develop laxity that the dislocation occurs.

Question 6

could being double-jointed in your hips lead to possible hip dislocations or other problems in the near future?

Accepted Answer

It may...: Hip stability is determined primarily by the position of the components and soft tissue tension.  If someone has inherent ligament laxity, then they are statistically at a higher risk for developing instability.  However, the risks are still relatively low and a good hip surgeon can use component position and offset to maximize the stability of the implant for an individual patient.

Question 7

how could i cure dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Ac joint dislocations are graded in severity and range from spraining the joint without dislocation to complete dislocations.  There is no way to relocate the joint and have it stay reduced without surgical repair or reconstruction of the ligaments that hold the joint together.  This isn't always necessary and your orthopaedic surgeon can tell you the pluses and minuses of surgery vs no surgery.

Question 8

is sternoclavicular joint total anterior dislocation curable?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Young people tend to heal very well, but realize that sometimes a cure will involve surgery. See an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 9

how is a sternoclavicular joint dislocation typically diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: It can sometimes be diagnosed with plain x-ray, but often a better study is ct scan which offers a 3-dimensional view of a 3-dimensional problem.  Treatment is based on the severity of the dislocation, the direction of the dislocation, and whether it is acute or chronic.  Suspected acute dislocations require early managment.

Question 10

could strengthening muscles reduce the risk of joint dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some joints are frequently  treated with strengthening exercises, especially the shoulder and kneecap dislocations.  These treatments can be very successful in treating mild to moderate joint instability.  Even in grossly unstable joints requiring surgery strengthening exercises after surgery are an important part of the treatment, .

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