Surgery for severe shoulder dislocation will always be suggested to repair the torn ligaments. It is crucial to correct the position of bones to return the regular movements of the shoulder. A dislocated shoulder is usually caused due to a fall or excessive use of the shoulder wherein the arm bone will come out of the shoulder socket.
Symptoms of shoulder dislocation
Various symptoms or signs of the dislocated shoulder are as follows:
- Severe shoulder & arm pain
- Unable to move the affected arm
- Either in the front or back there will be a bump
Treatment for a dislocated shoulder
If the dislocation of the shoulder is severe, it has to be treated immediately. The surgeon needs to get the arm bone back to the shoulder socket. There are mainly 2 types of surgery for a dislocated shoulder.
If the dislocation of the shoulder is severe, it has to be treated immediately. The surgeon needs to get the arm bone back to the shoulder socket. There are mainly 2 types of surgery for a dislocated shoulder.
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery - using a slim, pencil-sized tool termed arthroscope and with a tiny cut, the surgeon inserts the arm bone into the socket. This is usually performed after giving general anesthesia
- Open shoulder surgery - even after arthroscopic shoulder surgery, if the pain continuous then, open shoulder surgery is recommended. Instead of several small cuts, a single cut is made above the shoulder joint. This is performed to repair the injured joints, ligaments, tendons or any other damage on the shoulder joints
Tips to keep in mind post the treatment
Even though the surgery can treat the dislocated shoulder, there are a few tips to do to take care of the shoulder from further injuries such as:
Even though the surgery can treat the dislocated shoulder, there are a few tips to do to take care of the shoulder from further injuries such as:
- Keep ice pack - it is good to keep ice on the shoulder after the surgery as it can give some relief for the swelling and pain. It is advisable to keep the ice pack for 30 minutes for a week or more
- Use the sling - after the surgery, it is recommended to use a sling for a few days or weeks until the doctor asks to remove
- Medication - never skip the medicines or pain killers prescribed the doctor. There would be side effects for the medicines, so it is better to consult the doctor on time
- Exercise - if the doctor has asked for some physical activity, continue doing some simple exercises that could help the movements of hands and shoulders. Stretching and strengthening exercises can bring out good results later
Never try to get back to the old routine before the doctor's advice, as it will create more injuries and issues to the shoulder.
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