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To prevent a shoulder dislocation care must be taken to avoid falls and to wear protective gear when taking part in sports. Regular exercise should be done to maintain strength and flexibility in your joints and muscles. Once a shoulder has … Continue reading →

After the pain and swelling have reduced, the doctor may recommend physical therapy to rehabilitate the joint. Initially, gentle muscle toning and range of motion exercises may be prescribed, and later, weight training and resistance training may be added to … Continue reading →

If the shoulder dislocation is simple without major nerve or tissue damage, the joint will improve in a few weeks, but there will be an increased risk of future dislocation. Typically, it takes between 12 and 16 weeks for a … Continue reading →

If no complications are identified, the doctor may try to gently guide the shoulder bones back to their original positions. This is a procedure known as Closed Reduction. If there are severe pain and swelling, the doctor may administer a … Continue reading →

The doctor will examine the joint for tenderness, swelling or deformity. An X-ray of the affected shoulder may be needed to confirm the dislocation and rule out fractures or other damage to your shoulder joint. The doctor may need to … Continue reading →

If the shoulder appears dislocated, it is important to get immediate medical help. The following precautions may be taken before seeing a doctor: ●Do not attempt to move the shoulder or force it back into place. This can damage the … Continue reading →

The signs and symptoms of shoulder dislocation may include: ●Intense pain in the shoulder ●Inability to move the shoulder ●Visible deformity of a shoulder or a feeling of the shoulder being out of place ●Swelling or bruising around the shoulder … Continue reading →

Shoulder Dislocation may be complicated by tearing of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support the shoulder joint and damage of the nerve or blood vessels in or around the shoulder joint. Repairing these tissues may require surgery. Apart from … Continue reading →

A dislocated shoulder may be caused by: Sports injuries: Shoulder dislocation is common in sports that involve physical contacts, such as football and wrestling, and in sports that may involve falls, such as skiing and gymnastics. Accidental trauma and falls: A hard … Continue reading →

Treatment of shoulder arthritis could start with simple steps, like activity modification, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medicines, and progress to surgical intervention depending on the nature and extent of the disease. If no other treatment works the doctor could recommend … Continue reading →