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Shoulder Dislocation Treatment in Delhi
14 Jul 2022

Normal Shoulder Anatomy

The ball and socket joint is a joint that connects the upper arm to your body. The humerus is a bone in your upper arm with a circular structure on the surface of your shoulder blade. Ligaments and tendons are responsible for keeping them together. They ensure that the bones are connected while tendons attach them to the muscles. A layer of cartilage does the job of keeping the bones apart. The ball & socket allows the arm to move in full motion.

Why exactly is a shoulder dislocated?

A shoulder dislocation happens when the ball that is round that is located at high above the bone of the arm or humerus leaves the socket of the shoulder blade, also known as the scapula. The socket bone and the ball in the upper arm bone are separated with the humerus's ball in a different position.

The tissues that hold bones together - which includes muscles, tendons connecting bones to muscles and ligaments that connect the shoulder bone and the shoulder blade are often damaged. Additionally, the tears in cartilage, which is the rubbery tissue that safeguards the edges of bones can occur.

A shoulder that is partially dislocated, or shoulder subluxation, indicates that only a portion of upper arm bones are not in the socket.

What makes the shoulder the most likely to be dislocated?

The shoulder joint, an articulation mechanism that is ball-in-socket that has the shoulder bone's top slipping into a groove within the shoulder blade. It is one of the joints that is the most flexible of the human body. It can move in multiple directions. But that flexibility can make the shoulder in a state of instability even though it's secured by tendons, muscles and ligaments. Out of all the joints of the body, that one joint is the most likely to be dislocated.

Symptoms, Causes and Others

A shoulder dislocation can be caused by a blow or fall on the shoulder. It can occur in sports. The risk of shoulder dislocation is higher in teenagers than younger ones.

The symptoms of a shoulder dislocated are:

  • Extreme pain, weakness, and/or numbness
  • Swelling
  • Redness or bleeding
  • The muscle spasms
  • A feeling of tingling, weakness, or numbness in the hand, arm or fingers
  • Arms are inflexible or difficulty in with its movement
  • Shoulder appears off-centre

If you suspect that your shoulder is strained, you can follow these steps:

  1. Do not move your arm and hold it near the body. Avoid trying to force the shoulder back in place as it could damage muscles, blood vessels as well as ligaments and nerves.
  2. Apply an ice pack on the area that is injured. Ice packs can reduce swelling and help reduce pain.

Activities that increase the chance of suffering these injuries include:

  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Rock climbing
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Skiing
  • Volleyball

Treatment and Management

If the shoulder dislocation is identified The doctor will move the bone back in the shoulder socket and align it in the right way which is referred to as "closed reduction." It's called closed reduction because it doesn't require surgery.

  • If no spasms have occurred then the patient might not require pain medication. The doctor may treat the patient with sedation and a numbing agent to the shoulder. When the shoulder is in its place, any discomfort will cease quickly. The doctor will then order a second scan to confirm that the reduction was effective.
  • It is possible that you will need to wear either a splint, or sling, for a minimum of a week to help heal and lessen the pain. The doctor might recommend applying ice to your shoulder injury 3 or four times per day. It's possible to need to do gentle exercises to ensure that your shoulder doesn't get tighter and become frozen. After a couple of weeks, the shoulder that has been injured will typically perform normally.
  • After a week or so after the injury, the doctor will send your patient for an orthopaedic or bone specialist who will assess the shoulder's muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons. Once the shoulder has healed the physical therapist will assign exercises to stretch the shoulders and improve mobility. The therapist will then incorporate exercises that build up the ligaments and muscles in the shoulder. This can help prevent the occurrence of shoulder dislocations.

Talk to your doctor before returning to activities, including gardening, sports, heavy lifting or lifting above the shoulder which could strain the shoulder.

Most of the time, no surgery is required particularly when the shoulder is injured for the very first time. Doctors may decide the need for surgery in the event that tendons or bones are damaged. Should the shoulder be dislocated more than one time or more frequently, as is the case in young athletes, physicians may elect to surgically fix or tighten ligaments to hold the arm bone to shoulder blade.

Why Dr. Darsh Goyal is the best choice for your Shoulder Dislocation Treatment?

Dr. Darsh Goyal is a renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon in Delhi who has experience of nearly two decades in knee and shoulder surgery. He has worked in some of the finest hospitals across the globe. He has successfully treated more than nine thousand patients. Dr. Darsh has received training from some of the most respected institutes worldwide - NHS England, Hss New York, USA, and Munich, Germany. He has written many books and international papers. Dr. Goyal’s Bones & Joint Centre is among the best centres for advanced Arthroscopy/Laser Surgery for knee and shoulder and Fast track Total knee Replacement.

Frequently Answered Questions

Do dislocated shoulders heal themselves?

One of the most frequent concerns people have is whether shoulder dislocations will go away by themselves. The answer is no. Unless the humerus gets popped back by your physician in the future, you'll be experiencing discomfort. The longer you let your injury untreated, you'll cause more harm to the muscles surrounding it and ligaments.
 
How long does a shoulder dislocation of the shoulder need to be healed?

In some instances the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint could be stretched too far or tear. A shoulder that is dislocated can take between 12 to sixteen months to heal once the shoulder is placed back in its place.
 
Should a shoulder dislocated be considered serious?

Dislocation can be a major shoulder injury which causes severe pain. In addition to extreme shoulder pain you might also experience the following signs: Inability to move your shoulder joint.
 
Can I put my shoulder back?

Simply, no. It is not advisable to move a shoulder that is dislocated because it could result in further injuries to the joint and nearby muscle, blood vessels as well as nerves.
 
What happens if you let the shoulder dislocate untreated?

If the shoulder dislocation is not treated, it is likely to cause swelling and pain. There is a significant reduction in mobility of the shoulder. In addition there is a possibility of further damage to the ligaments and blood vessels could be a possibility. It's crucial to see an expert immediately in the event of an injury to your shoulder.