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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

One of the common questions people ask is if shoulder dislocations go away on their own. The short answer: no. Unless the humerus is popped back in by your doctor, you will continue to experience pain. The longer you leave the injury untreated, the more damage you do to the surrounding muscles and ligaments. You […] Read More

Non-operative treatment of a football player who dislocates his shoulder for the first time has up to a 50% failure rate due to the high forces experienced by the shoulder in these activities. This explains why a significant number of these athletes ultimately require surgery in the off-season for definitive treatment. The success rate of […] Read More

Most prevention techniques are quite obvious. Avoid falling, and if you do, learn how to fall properly. Rolling into the fall, staying loose, and tucking in your arms lessen your risk of dislocating your shoulder. Try to fight against the natural instinct to reach out and stop the fall with your arms–that’s a quick way […] Read More

The most common cause of dislocations is direct, forceful trauma to the joint, either from a blow or from falling on it. Sports with high contact rates such as football and hockey put players at a higher risk for dislocation. It can also be caused by overtraining and previous overuse injuries, which taxes the shoulder […] Read More

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that connects our arms to our bodies. It is the body’s most mobile joint and can turn in virtually any direction. A dislocation occurs when the bone of your upper arm (humerus) pops out of the socket (glenoid labrum) that houses it. The humerus can fully pop […] Read More

Try these steps to help ease discomfort and encourage healing after being treated for a dislocation injury: Rest your dislocated joint. Don’t repeat the action that caused your injury, and try to avoid painful movements. Apply ice and heat. Putting ice on your injured joint helps reduce inflammation and pain. Use a cold pack for […] Read More

Bursitis has many causes, including autoimmune disorders, crystal deposition (gout and pseudogout), infectious diseases, traumatic events, and hemorrhagic disorders, as well as being secondary to overuse. Repetitive injury within the bursa results in local vasodilation and increased vascular permeability, which stimulates the inflammatory cascade. Subdeltoid and subacromial bursitis have been reported after vaccination when poor […] Read More