Dislocations involve the complete loss of congruency between articulating joint surfaces. The document discusses the definition, types, clinical presentation, treatment, and complications of dislocations for several major joints including the shoulder, elbow, and hip. Key points include that shoulder dislocations are most common, usually anterior, and require closed reduction. Hip dislocations also typically require closed reduction and splinting, and can cause neurovascular injury or avascular necrosis if not reduced promptly. Elbow dislocations commonly involve the posterior joint and may be associated with fractures.