What is Shoulder Dislocation?
A shoulder dislocation is when the upper arm bone (humerus) pops out of the joint’s cup shaped socket formed by your shoulder blade (scapula). The shoulder is an extremely mobile joint and is the most dislocated joint in the body. Due to the mobility of the joint, the shoulder is able to dislocate forward, backwards or even downward.
How Does Shoulder Dislocation Happen?
- Trauma
- Contact sports
- Motor vehicle accident
- Falls
Symptoms
- Visibly deformed or out of place shoulder
- Swelling
- Pain
- Numbness
- Weakness
- Bruising
- Lack of mobility
Complications
- Tearing of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage around the shoulder joint
- More susceptible to re-dislocating the shoulder due to possible damage to surrounding structures that stabilize the joint
- Damage to blood and nerve supply nearby
Shoulder Dislocation Specialists in the Twin Cities
If you are experiencing any symptoms of a shoulder dislocation please contact us today to set up your appointment with a Minnesota physical therapist. We have physical therapy clinics located in Minneapolis and Edina.
