When the bones forming the joint are moved due to injury or any other reason, it is called joint displacement or luxation. Bone dislocations occur due to road accidents, falls, sports, injuries etc. Ankylosing spondylitis is diagnosed by X-ray.
Types of dislocations
There are four types of dislocation.
1. Congenital malformations: Many babies are born with malformations.
2. Dislocations due to disease: Dislocations can be caused by various diseases.
3. Rheumatic dislocations: Loss of muscle balance due to arthritis can lead to dislocations.
4. Traumatic Dislocation: Dislocation occurs due to accident or any other reason.
Symptoms of bone dislocation
1. The dislocation site becomes painful and swollen.
2. Body parts are disabled.
3. Deviated bones may protrude.
4. Dislocation of the shoulder and hip cannot move the arms and legs.
5. Hand can’t work if fingers are dislocated.