Dislocated Joints

After suffering a severe blunt force, some individuals may be left with dislocated joints. Usually, this occurs when the two bones connected by the joint fall out of line with one another. Aside from being highly painful, dislocated joints can lead to permanent decrease in an individual’s range of movement at the affected location.

In many cases, dislocated joints result from accidents caused by the negligence of another party. If you or someone you love suffered a dislocated joint, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.

How Dislocated Joints Happen

Often, an individual may experience a dislocated joint when he or she receives sudden blunt force to the joint. There are many possible situations in which an individual may dislocate a joint, such as an auto accident, a slip and fall accident, or a sports accident.

Any jointed part of an individual’s body may become dislocated. This includes:

• Knees
• Elbows
• Shoulders
• Fingers
• Toes

When a joint becomes dislocated, ligament damage almost always occurs. As such, an individual may require surgery to fully repair his or her dislocated joint.

It is important to note that individuals who suffer dislocations should not attempt to realign their joints; realigning a joint may cause serious damage if done incorrectly, so this procedure should be left to experienced medical personnel.

Contact Us

A dislocated joint may require surgery and a great deal of physical therapy to heal. If you or your loved one suffered a dislocated joint in an accident that was another person’s fault, contact the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.