Dislocated joint

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Support limb as is. Ice. Do not push joint back. Hospital for X-ray.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT attempt to pop the joint back in place.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT test movement repeatedly — damages tissues.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if no pulse below joint, open fracture, or major accident.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Otherwise urgent hospital visit for reduction and imaging.

Loss of pulse or feeling below joint, open wound, or dislocation with major trauma needs emergency care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All dislocations need professional reduction and follow-up rehab.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Immobilize and transport. Joint reduction is a medical procedure.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

Before you help: If possible, ask the person for permission before helping. If they cannot respond and are in danger, help anyway.

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