SHOULDER DISLOCATION

A shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint where the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) articulates with the glenoid socket of the shoulder.

Dislocation of the shoulder occurs when the humerus is out of the glenoid socket. This dislocation can be partial or complete.

CAUSES

• Fall on an outstretched shoulder
• Repetitive motions
• High impact throwing activities

SYMPTOMS

• Pain
• Joint instability
• Restricted movements
• Bone deformity
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Weakness

INVESTIGATIONS

• X- Rays
• MRI

TREATMENT

NON-SURGICAL

• Brace
• Rest
• Physical therapy
• Muscle toning exercises

SURGICAL

• Arthroscopic surgeries

About Doctor:

Dr.KHALEELULLAH is a renowned gold medal award-winning Orthopaedician in Hyderabad. He has got extensive experience of more than 15 years and positioned himself as the best orthopedic surgeon in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He worked for nearly 8 years in the prestigious Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences(NIMS), Hyderabad where he acquired vast skills and knowledge about managing complicated orthopedic problems. He proved himself as the right Ortho Surgeon with MCH specialization with his deep interest in the area of joint reconstruction surgeries.