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TRAUMATIC
JOINT INJURY
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee, Ankle
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POTENTIALLY
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Complaint of general soreness with or without
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General inflammation without bone deformity |
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General weakness. |
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Clicking sound with movement (little or no pain
with clicking). |
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Limited motion compared with uninjured side. |
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Radiating pain. |
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After
trauma look for:
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Deformity |
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Inability to move limb below the site of injury |
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Popping/shifting sensation |
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Popping/snapping sound |
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Persistent loss of sensation below the site of injury |
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Persistent weakness |
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Severe pain |
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Rapid, localized and/or profuse swelling |
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Ice |
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Elevation of limb (if possible).
Do not attempt to stabilize or elevate if
pain increases with movement. |
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See physician or proceed to emergency room. |
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PREVENTION |
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Make certain that all equipment fits properly and is worn
properly. |
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Use proper technique always. |
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Increase strength and flexibility of the musculature surrounding
the joint. |
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COMMONLY
ASSOCIATED WITH: |
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Baseball, softball, basketball, football, gymnastics, soccer,
wrestling, judo, bicycling, skateboarding, roller blading, and
riding scooters.
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ADDITIONAL
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American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Wheeless
Textbook of Orthopedics
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It is extremely important to be able to recognize serious
and/or life threatening injuries. These injuries are not always
obvious therefore, we recommend that someone (i.e. a coach or
team parent) become certified in Basic First Aide Procedures.
The American Red Cross offers frequent courses in the procedures.
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