Recorrect Shoulder Dislocation

A dislocated shoulder occurs when the ball of your upper arm bone (humerus) is forced fully out of its normal position on the shoulder socket (glenoid labrum).
A shoulder dislocation is usually associated with extreme pain and an inability to move your arm until it is relocated back into the socket. A dislocated shoulder is an injury in which your upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that's part of your shoulder blade. The shoulder is the body's most mobile joint, which makes it susceptible to dislocation.

Causes -

The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated joint of the body. Because it moves in several directions, your shoulder can dislocate forward, backward or downward, completely or partially, though most dislocations occur through the front of the shoulder.
A dislocated shoulder may be caused by:

• Sports injuries. Shoulder dislocation is a common injury in contact sports, such as football and hockey, and in sports that may involve falls, such as downhill skiing, gymnastics and volleyball.
• Trauma not related to sports. A hard blow to your shoulder during a motor vehicle accident is a common source of dislocation.
• Falls. You may dislocate your shoulder during a fall, such as from a ladder or from tripping on a loose rug.

Symptoms -

Symptoms of Shoulder Instability that can predispose you to a dislocation include:

• Shoulder pain
• Repeated instances of the shoulder giving out
• A persistent sensation of the shoulder feeling loose, slipping in and out of the joint, or just "hanging there"
• Apprehension to put your shoulder in certain positions
• Pins & needles, numbness or arm weakness.

Treatments -

The purpose of the initial treatment of a dislocated shoulder is to reduce the dislocation and return the humeral head to its normal place in the glenoid fossa. There are a variety of methods that may be used to achieve this goal.
Dislocated shoulder treatment may involve:

• Closed reduction. Your doctor may try some gentle maneuvers to help your shoulder bones back into their proper positions. Depending on the amount of pain and swelling, you may need a muscle relaxant or sedative or, rarely, a general anesthetic before manipulation of your shoulder bones. When your shoulder bones are back in place, severe pain should improve almost immediately.
• Surgery. You may need surgery if you have a weak shoulder joint or ligaments and tend to have recurring shoulder dislocations despite proper strengthening and rehabilitation. In rare cases, you may need surgery if your nerves or blood vessels are damaged.
• Immobilization. Your doctor may use a special splint or sling for a few days to three weeks to keep your shoulder from moving. How long you wear the splint or sling depends on the nature of your shoulder dislocation and how soon the splint is applied after your dislocation.
• Medication. Your doctor might prescribe a pain reliever or a muscle relaxant to keep you comfortable while your shoulder heals.
• Rehabilitation. After your shoulder splint or sling is removed, you'll begin a gradual rehabilitation program designed to restore range of motion, strength and stability to your shoulder joint.