How to fix a dislocated shoulder | Dr.Ganesh navaneedhan

1. How to fix a dislocated shoulder

2. What is a shoulder dislocation? When the shoulder's ball pops out of the shoulder socket, it is said to have dislocated. Because the socket bone is fairly shallow, it can move. The shoulder requires more assistance to keep the ball and socket together because of its shallow socket. The surrounding soft tissue structures affect the shoulder joint's stability (labrum, ligaments, tendons and muscles). These surrounding soft tissues sustain damage or injury during a shoulder dislocation.

3. What results in shoulder dislocation? • Athletic injuries • Trauma, such as a shoulder blow • Tumbling to your side or arm's length • Seizures • Electrocution

4. What signs might point to a dislocated shoulder? • Visible deformity: The shoulder appears misaligned • intense discomfort with potential spasms • difficulty moving the shoulder joint • Bruising or swelling • Weakness • tingling or numbness down the arm or near the shoulder

5. Does a dislocated shoulder require emergency medical care? Yes, you should seek medical assistance right away for an assessment if your shoulder has dislocated. To confirm the diagnosis and look for bone fractures, an X-ray may be helpful.

6. How is a dislocated shoulder treated? An complete shoulder dislocation is first managed without surgery. Through manual manipulation, a doctor or other healthcare professional inserts the ball of the shoulder into the shoulder socket. When the dislocated shoulder is realigned, the person's extreme pain is typically reduced. Usually, a little to moderate amount of sedation is used to complete this process. After the shoulder has been properly aligned, a sling is applied and an X-ray is taken to confirm that the shoulder is in the correct position. Our Ortho doctor in Trivandrum will assess the injuries and decide whether to treat it non-operatively or to think about surgery.

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