To each person, and especially connected with sports, it is important to know how to provide first aid for dislocations, because this is a serious enough injury. In general, joint dislocation is a trauma that causes a steady displacement of the ends of bones in the joint, extending beyond the limits of their mobility in the normal state. In some cases, this trauma is accompanied by rupture of ligaments and the joint bag and even the exit of the joint end of the bone from the bag. It is not difficult to guess - this is a very serious violation, and it is important to know in advance what to do with a dislocation, so as not to aggravate the situation.
How to identify a dislocation?
The signs of dislocation are quite bright and almost immediately after the injury. An urgent first aid is required if the extremity is dislocated if the following symptoms are present:
- sharp pain;
- when you try to move, the pain increases dramatically;
- change in the shape of the joint;
- impossibility of movements in the joint;
- the violation of the function of the joint manifests itself immediately, and does not increase, as with a bruise.
Most often there are dislocations of the shoulder, elbow and hip joints. Traditionally dislocations are corrected by manual methods, but it is not worth trying to do this without special knowledge, otherwise instead of providing first aid for dislocations, you can cause even greater harm.
First aid in case of limb dislocation
First aid for dislocations should be provided as quickly as possible:
- First, fix the affected limb without changing the position of the dislocated joint. For this purpose, apply a fixing bandage (kerchief) or tire; if the injury is on the arm, the arm can be bandaged to the body.
- To the place of dislocation, you need to apply cold - for example, a hot water bottle with ice, or a towel soaked in very cold water.
- Of course, at this stage no ointment from dislocations and sprains is able to help. It is necessary urgently to address to the doctor in hospital - he will put bones on a place and will tell, how to treat a dislocation further.
Dislocations and sprains are common injuries for athletes, but this does not mean that they should be treated disrespectfully. Be ready: the way to how to cure a dislocation, will be some time in limiting the motor activity of the damaged part of the body. By providing the joint with rest for a time that the doctor will advise you in your particular case, you will accelerate the recovery of the joint and soon again will be able to return to classes and active life.