To determine whether your child has a dislocated arm, you can use physical examination, restricted movement, and imaging tests.
1. Physical examination:Dislocation of the arm can cause structural changes in the affected joint, compared with the other joint, there may be obvious depression or protrusion and other abnormalities. At the same time, hematoma can be formed in the joint cavity, resulting in joint swelling.
2. Restriction of activities: dislocation of the arm will make the normal function of the arm in an abnormal state, unable to move normally, and accompanied by severe pain when moving.
3. Imaging tests: generally through x-ray and other imaging tests, you can determine whether the child has a dislocated arm, which can provide the basis for subsequent treatment.
In the above cases, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately, under the professional guidance of the doctor for the reset of the arm, do not reset by yourself, so as not to cause secondary physical injury to the child.