Joints

An experienced physician who suspects an athlete has a dislocated shoulder will usually be able to make a diagnosis based on the mechanism of injury and physical examination. The first step in the treatment of an athlete with a dislocated shoulder is to replace (reduce) the humerus back into the glenoid socket. This reduction as […] Read More

An athlete who experiences a dislocated shoulder will develop immediate pain and an inability to move the arm. There is usually a deformity of the shoulder with a fullness that can be felt by the examining athletic trainer or physician. There are typically no other significant injuries; however, shoulder dislocations in older patients can result […] Read More

Avoiding certain sports, maintaining good strengths of your muscle, and regular exercise may help reduce the likelihood of dislocation. Read More

Anterior dislocation is the most common type. In young people it is caused by sports, in old people it is due to fall on an outstretched arm. Read More

Sleeping on your affected shoulder can be very painful after a dislocation. Keep a pillow under the armpit to the affected shoulder joint, and sleep on your back or the opposite side. You should wear your sling in bed at night until your doctor says to take it off. Read More

The chance of you dislocating your shoulder again is related to your age. Young people have a very high rate of re-dislocating their shoulder, 90% or higher. When you are becoming older, there is less chance of re-dislocating. Read More

If you have recurrent dislocation of the shoulder it requires a thorough evaluation, including clinical evaluation, like X-ray views, and MRA before deciding what treatment is needed. Surgical treatment is the only treatment which can offer you a permanent solution to the problem. Religiously following physiotherapy protocol post-surgically helps you return to a healthy, normal […] Read More

In rare cases, you may need to undergo surgery to correct a dislocated shoulder. These are cases when the muscles and ligaments are torn because of dislocation, or when bones are so severely misaligned that they need surgery. Repeatedly dislocating shoulders can result in chronic shoulder instability. In these cases, some lifestyle modification is often […] Read More

While the humerus just popping out of its joint can sound less serious, a dislocation actually takes some time to recover from. Most shoulders can take up to 12 to 16 weeks to recover. This is because ligaments and muscles around the shoulder could have been overstretched. During the recovery period, physicians can prescribe some […] Read More

If you suspect you or a friend has dislocated their shoulder, it’s important to take steps to reduce further injury. First, try to immobilize the area with a sling, and never try to repeat the motion you think caused the dislocation. Grab some ice to help reduce the swelling around the joint. If the pain […] Read More