What are the possible directions for shoulder dislocation?
Downward into the axilla
Forward beneath the clavicle
Backward upon the scapula
Forward beneath the coracoid process
How is a backward dislocation of the radius treated?
Direct pressure is applied to the radius to reduce the dislocation
What is significant about an outward dislocation of the radius, and how is it treated?
Often accompanied by rupture of the orbicular ligament
What types of elbow dislocations can occur?
Both the radius and ulna, Displaced backward, externally, Internally
Ulna: displaced backward
Radius: displaced forward, backward, or outward
What are the types of wrist dislocations and how are they treated?
Radius and ulna may be displaced:
Forward
Backward
Outward
Treatment: Simple traction reduces them
Where do carpo-metacarpal dislocations most often occur, and what is the treatment?
Most frequent in the thumb
Treatment: Direct pressure reduces the dislocation
How does treatment differ between recent and old dislocations?
Recent dislocations: Use standard reduction techniques as described
Old dislocations:
-Often considered incurable
- Osteopath uses preparatory treatment:
Relax surrounding muscles
Restore circulation
Rebuild tissues
Persistent treatment may restore bone position, especially in hip dislocations
Strong flexion of the thigh puts what on tension?
Posterior portions of the gluteal muscles and the gluteal portion of the sciatic nerve.
Strong flexion of the foot stretches the?
Calf muscles.
The muscles of external rotation of the thigh are stretched by?
Flexion combined with internal circumduction.
The extensor muscles of the thigh are stretched by raising the straightened limb to or beyond right angles with the trunk. This may be accomplished with the patient on his back. The limb, still straight, may be supported at right angles while the foot is strongly flexed on the leg. This stretches…?
Sciatic Nerve
The muscles of external rotation of the thigh are stretched by flexion combined with internal circumduction… Stretches?
Pyriformis, gemelli, and obturator muscles, and aids in removing irritation from the sciatic nerve.
Pressure at the midline of Scarpa’s triangle, about two inches below the middle of Poupart’s ligament, impinges ??
The femoral vessels and the anterior crural nerve.
Forced _______ are done in the attempt to …relax all the ligaments of the ankle.
flexion, extension, inversion and eversion
In treatment upon the feet one notes the two natural arches
Transverse and the longitudinal.
In treatment upon the feet one notes the two natural arches, the ____ and ____ Springing these arches by pressure upon the arch above and traction at the same time upon the ends, aids in ______
Transverse and Longitudinal
Relaxing ligaments and other tissues, reducing bony luxations, removing pressure from nerves and blood-vessels.
In treatment upon the feet- The treatment may be made more effective by ?
Springing the arch both ways, i. e.,
Where is the Saphenous Opening?
The saphenous opening, an inch and a half below the inner end of Poupart’s ligament,
The saphenous opening, an inch and a half below the inner end of Poupart’s ligament, is often in an occluded condition such as?
To seriously impede the flow from the long femoral vein.
What type of dislocation cases of the lower limb are commonly seen by Osteopaths?
Old dislocations that have not been successfully treated elsewhere
What other condition, besides gross dislocation, is often found in lower limb cases?
Slight luxation or “slip” of a joint, which is often overlooked by other practitioners.
The fact that these things (Old dislocations, Slips, lameness, sciatica) are commonly, or at least frequently not discovered by others than osteopaths indicates
The need for Osteopathic Methods
As a rule, in all old dislocations and chronic subluxations of this nature, the really important osteopathic work is?
The preparation of the parts for the restoration of normal relations.
How may the hip be dislocated?
Up and back onto the dorsum of the ilium
Down and back onto or near the sciatic notch (Thyroid Dislocation)
Forward and up onto the pubic crest.