Dislocated shoulder

Dislocated shoulder: The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body and allows the arm to move in many directions.

Dislocated Shoulder - Cause
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Dislocated shoulder
A dislocated shoulder occurs when the humerus separates from the scapula at the glenohumeral joint. As the most maneuverable joint in the human body, the shoulder is the joint most vulnerable to dislocation. Approximately..

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Dislocated shoulders are common in contact sports such as football, rugby, hockey, and lacrosse. Other sports that may cause the injury include downhill skiing, volleyball, and soccer.

(Dislocated Shoulder; Glenohumeral Dislocation)
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Dislocated shoulder
Introduction
Your shoulders are your body's most mobile joints. But the ability to move in many directions can leave your shoulders prone to injury.

6. A dislocated shoulder must be kept immobile for 3 months.
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How Is a Dislocated Shoulder Treated?
Doctors treat a dislocation by putting the ball of the humerus back into the joint socket--a procedure called a reduction.

Symptoms of a dislocated shoulder include:
Severe shoulder pain
Limited motion of the shoulder - The shoulder joint cannot move normally because the head of the humerus is totally out of place.

Dislocated shoulder
Shoulder fracture
Risks
CT scans and other x-rays are strictly monitored and controlled to make sure they use the least amount of radiation.

The symptoms of a dislocated shoulder may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult a physician for a diagnosis.
How is a shoulder dislocation diagnosed?

Many successful techniques for relocating a dislocated shoulder are available. A doctor may need to try more than one technique on you before a method is found that suits your particular dislocation.

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Injury to the nerves or blood vessels of the shoulder.
Lack of good range of motion.
A dislocated shoulder.
A fracture of the upper arm bone.
An unstable or wobbly joint.
A blood clot.
Problems from general anesthesia.

Most often, traction uses mechanical force (sometimes generated by weights and pulleys) to put tension on a displaced bone or joint, such as a dislocated shoulder, to put it back in position and keep it still.

Reposition
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Dislocated shoulder - the shoulder is prone to dislocation when the person falls from the board but fails to let go of the boom.
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