Dislocated ankle.
Joint dislocation occurs when bones in a joint become displaced or misaligned. It is often caused by a sudden impact to the joint. The ligaments always become damaged as a result of a dislocation. A subluxation is a partial dislocation.
Joint dislocation occurs when bones in a joint become displaced or misaligned. It is often caused by a sudden impact to the joint. The ligaments always become damaged as a result of a dislocation. A subluxation is a partial dislocation.
Assess for:
-discoloration
-visibly out of place bone
-limited movement
-swelling and bruising
-intense pain when weight is beared on limb
-visibly out of place bone
-limited movement
-swelling and bruising
-intense pain when weight is beared on limb
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