Shoulder dislocation

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What is it?

Mainly due to a fall or collision, it is more common to happen anteriorly (95-98%of cases) as the shoulder is pushed upwards and backwards e.g. a fall on an outstretched arm...

Symptoms

Severe pain is felt in the shoulder accompanied with numbness of the arm and an inability to move the affected arm even fractionally. The shoulder will also appear a different shape to the opposite side (more square)

Treatment

• Once dislocation has been reduced (the joint put back into its normal position) the use of a shoulder immobiliser to rest and protect the joint/soft tissues and prevent unwanted movements is useful.