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Dislocation of the shoulder - signs and treatment.

Shoulder dislocation is statistically one of the most common injuries. Dislocation of the shoulder can be caused by an unsuccessful movement (when the amplitude of movement of the arm in the shoulder area is expanded) or injury (when playing sports, when falling, when grabbing a limb and unsuccessfully turning the body at the same time).

The risk of dislocation of the shoulder is due to the fact that the articular surfaces have a small area of contact (which determines the variety of movements in this joint, and the ligaments of the shoulder joint, which hold the head of the joint in a stable position and limit its mobility, unevenly braid the articular surface.

In addition to the complete exit of the head of the joint from the glenoid cavity and its irreversible displacement, there are the usual dislocations of the shoulder joint, which keep the shoulder joint in an unstable position, and with any slight load (force) can lead to traumatic dislocation of the shoulder.

Shoulder dislocation signs:

Sharp pain in the shoulder joint;
Limitation of joint mobility;
Visible displacement of the head of the humerus (convex, concave, angular);
The arm is involuntarily abducted, deployed or bent;
Violation of blood circulation and innervation associated with compression of the displaced head of the blood vessels and nerves, which can manifest itself in sensations of numbness, cyanosis of the skin in the areas of the body adjacent to the shoulder joint, paralysis of the muscles of the upper limb.

Treatment for a dislocated shoulder depends on the extent of the injury that accompanies the dislocation. The shoulder joint is immobilized, anesthetized, and adjusted. When an articular capsule or tendon ruptures, surgery is performed, during which the joint is immobilized with various fixators. A sling bandage is put on the shoulder, which is not removed until the torn joint tissues are restored.

It is not recommended to set the joint on your own, as this can lead to additional injury to nearby vessels, nerves and muscles.