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Shoulder Dislocation
In shoulder dislocation, the head of the humerus is out of the joint.
Types of dislocation – 4 types
- Anterior (most common)
- Posterior (seen in individuals after an electric shock, seizures)
- Inferior
- Superior
Causes
- Falling on outstretched hand.
- Lifting arm over the head and rotating externally.
- It is also seen in individuals after electric shock and following seizures.
Symptoms
- Pain
- Inability to move the arm
Treatment
- Closed Reduction procedure to gently move the bones back to the position.
- Surgery might help in patients with weak shoulder joints or ligaments
- Wearing a special sling for 3 weeks, to keep the shoulder from moving.
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Dr. Vijay Kumar Sohanlal
Orthopedic surgeon
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