The shoulder is the body’s most mobile joint. When the ball-shaped head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is forced out of its socket, this is called a dislocated shoulder. This happens often in sports and traffic accidents. Torn tissue and the stretching of muscles that accompany this injury can cause much pain.
It is important before receiving treatment not to move or attempt to force the shoulder back into place. Blood vessels, ligaments, nerves, muscles, and the shoulder joint are liable to become damaged.
An X-ray can be involved. A doctor’s examination can check on the shoulder’s mobility, pain, and numbness and also the occurrence of the dislocation.
Reviewed by Dr. Ruben Manohara, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Shoulder | Elbow Orthopaedic Clinic
