Other tests are done to check for related injuries: Arteriography or CT angiography to check for suspected arterial injuries (eg, possible popliteal artery injury in patients with a knee dislocation) Electromyography and / or nerve conduction studies to check for suspected nerve damage (usually done as an outpatient procedure and not done in the acute setting) Treatment of Dislocations Treatment of associated injuries Reduction as indicated, splinting, and analgesia RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) or PRICE (including protection) as indicated Usually immobilization Sometimes surgery Most joint dislocations can be reduced (returned to the normal anatomic position) without surgery.