Care and Mobility Considerations

This depends on the dislocation, and the amount of damage done to other tissues such as the muscles and nerves. Medical Services advice may need to be sought in such cases. In a dislocation to a fit young person, progress is likely to be rapid and full function will normally return fairly quickly.

It may take longer where there is more damage to surrounding tissues and in an older person.

However, in general, the prognosis is good and full function would be expected.