Shoulder dislocation (patient information)

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Shoulder dislocation

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Shoulder dislocation?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Overview

A dislocated shoulder is an injury when your upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket attached to your shoulder blade. This is not to be confused with a separated shoulder where the ligaments are damaged in the area that connects your upper arm with your shoulder.

What are the symptoms of Shoulder dislocation?

Symptoms of a dislocated shoulder include:

  • A deformed or out of place shoulder
  • Swelling or discoloration at the site
  • Intense pain
  • Inability to move the joint

Other symptoms can include numbness, weakness and/or tingling at the joint. This can also be felt in the neck and the arm. Pain can also be increased because of muscle spasms due to the displacement

What causes Shoulder dislocation?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Shoulder dislocation?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Shoulder dislocation

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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