Editing Joint dislocation (section)

== Prognosis ==
Prognosis varies depending on the location and extent of the dislocation. The prognosis of a shoulder dislocation is dependent on various factors including age, strength, connective tissue health and severity of the injury causing the dislocation.<ref name="Wolters Kluwer_2020" /> There is a good prognosis in simple elbow dislocations in younger people. Older people report more pain and stiffness on average.<ref name="Wolters Kluwer_2020" /> Wrist dislocations are often difficult to manage due to the difficulty in healing the small bones in the wrist.<ref name="Wolters Kluwer_2020" /> Finger displacement towards the back of the hand is often irreducible due to associated injuries, while finger displacement towards the palm of the hand is more readily reducible.<ref name="Wolters Kluwer_2020" /> Overall, recovering from a joint dislocation can range from a few weeks to months, depending on the severity of the injury.<ref name="McMahon_2021" />