MEREDITH MC DONOUGH - Good evening and welcome to the Body Shop with Dr. Steve, I'm Meredith McDonough and we're talking about shoulder dislocations. Ouch! This Doesn't sound pleasant
Dr. Steve - If it is your shoulder it is very unpleasant!.
What happens is by a fall or contact in a sport the restraints around the shoulder fail. (seat belt analogy) The ligaments and the capsule (pointing to model) usually guide the shoulder and keep it from going to far in any direction. In a dislocation they are stretched or torn.
The most common is in the front called an anterior dislocation. This usually happens when the arm is out at your side. The first episode is very painful, and often has to be relocated with help. If this occurs to someone who is young under the age of 20, they will most likely have a second dislocation. Recurrence is in the 70- 90%. As we age the Reoccurrence is about 43%
So it is critical for someone who dislocates to have therapy to help support the restraint system. Initial treatment
First immobilization allows things to scar and tighten up. Second is the Rotator cuff strengthening. Show model. These muscles become critical to holding the shoulder in place. Once they are strong, consider modifying the activities that make you vulnerable. This will help avoid a repeat dislocation and possibly surgery.
MEREDITH MC DONOUGH - Thanks Dr. Steve if you want more information contact Dr. Steve at 1-800- NEW SELF, or www.alleghenychesapeake.com
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