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Dislocation of the Collar-Bone.Dislocations of the inner end of the bone, where it joins the breastbone, usually cause a displacement of the collar-bone upward, so that it makes a prominence under the skin. This condition is, therefore, readily recognized. Dislocation of this end of the bone backward is said to have occurred from curvature of the spine ; it is an uncommon accident. Dislocations of the outer end of the collar-bone, where it joins the shoulder blade, sometimes occur from violence applied to the shoulder. In this case the end of the collar-bone usually projects above the shoulder-blade, where it makes a decided prominence. Treatment. - Dislocations of the collar-bone are usually reduced without difficulty, though it is not so easy a matter to keep them in place. The shoulder should be pressed backward, while the fingers at the same time force the dislocated end of the bone downward toward its natural position. After the bone has been thus restored to its proper place, a dressing should be applied after the manner described in discussing fractures of the collar-bone. The treatment of the two is practically the same. A collar-bone which has been once dislocated is, however, apt to get out of place subsequently upon slight provocation. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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