FreeMD® Arm Dislocation: Definition

Arm Dislocation

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Common names:

Arm Dislocation
Arm is Out of Joint
Arm Joint Dislocation
Dislocated Arm

A person with an arm dislocation has an injury that has caused one of the bones in the arm to come out of place.

Most arm dislocations occur in the shoulder, elbow or wrist.

Related Topics:

Arm injury
Arm pain (unilateral)
Elbow dislocation
Nursemaid's elbow
Shoulder dislocation
Wrist dislocation
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Last Updated: Feb 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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