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Medical Conditions - Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder dislocation occurs when an injury to the upper arm bone gets dislocated of the shoulder blades cup-shaped socket. The shoulder dislocation can happen forwardly, behind, and downward; forward dislocation is the most common. It is usually excruciating, accompanied by swelling. Treatment involves rest and limiting the movement range, pain medications, and applying ice packs followed by heat application.

All shoulder dislocation Q&A

How to manage numbness on my shoulder after a dislocation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you described was a dislocation of the shoulder joint and a reduction on its own.

What causes pain and repeated dislocation in the shoulder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From your query, it seems like you are experiencing something similar to recurrent shoulder dislocation.

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What are the causes of recurring shoulder dislocation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Shoulder dislocation in sleep and also for the second time points that you will require a surgery called arthroscopic Bankart repair.

Is surgery needed for shoulder dislocation and fracture?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that the dislocation has been reduced and she is planned for surgery. I need to know about the status of the fracture, whether it is displaced or not and the exact location of the fracture.

Can a full range of shoulder movements be regained after weeks of shoulder dislocation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. It is possible to regain a full range of movements after a dislocation.

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I jumped off a boat and my sternum popped. What should I do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be a sternoclavicular dislocation. If it is, then you need to lie down and push the shoulder behind you.

How to treat Hill-Sachs lesion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hill-Sachs lesion (humeral bone head fracture) on the MRI suggests that you had a shoulder injury and it needs treatment either non-surgically or surgically.

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