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Dislocations
Joint out of socket. Splint as found unless you are hours from help.
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Compare to the other side.
Dislocations look obviously wrong: a square shoulder, a kneecap off to the side.
Never
- — Never yank or use force
- — Never attempt to reduce a hip or knee joint in the field
Evacuate now if
- — Hip, knee, elbow, or ankle dislocation — always
- — No pulse or numbness past the joint
- — Reduction attempt failed or the joint re-dislocates