Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could it be possible to dislocate a joint and have it go back in by itself and have no swelling?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: It is very common in the shoulders.
Answered 2/21/2013
6.1k views
Thank
Unlikely: It takes a lot of tissue damage to dislocate any joint. The ligaments and joint capsules typically need to be torn for a joint to dislocate and this will cause pain and swelling. It is possible for a joint to dislocate and spontaneously go back into place, but typically there is a lot of pain and swelling with that.
Answered 12/9/2012
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Knee joint dislocated five year back. Still patella is not in his poition, legaments broken, not able to bear weight. Is dis possible to replace knee.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
3 months ago, my pip joint of pinky got dislocated. Reduced movement, normal strength. Anything to get it back to normal? Having ultrasound therapy
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Dislocated ankle injury a month ago their still swelling and pain how long before fully healed and swelling and pain to go away?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I dislocated my knee. How can I heal it and reduce swelling? Is it possible for it to be healed by tuesday?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
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
I dislocated my full knee replacement. Does the joint break, or just dislocate and go back in place. It hurts in my whole leg from hip to ankle. But no swelling.
I dislocated my patella almost a year ago and yesterday my patella popped out and went back. There is no pain and little swelling. Can I walk again?
At jiu jitsu I think I felt my shoulder slip out of place and pop back in but not bruising or swelling, was it dislocated?
How could I safely dislocate my finger and pop it back in the joint?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
