Question 1

subluxation of the shoulder--what is it?

Accepted Answer

Loose shoulder: Subluxation means that your shoulder partially pops out of socket as opposed to dislocation where the ball fully pops out of socket. It implies you have an instability of the shoulder joint. See an orthopedist.

Question 2

if you have shoulder subluxation, how long does it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Needs an acurate diagnosis for a correct answer.

Question 3

my shoulder stability exercises have not helped stop the subluxation, my shoulder is getting weaker and i'm a very active athlete what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic referral: If you've failed exercise therapy, the next step would be to see orthopedic specialist for more aggressive treatment. Depending on the nature of your problem and severity thereof, arthroscopic or more radical surgery could be offered or potentially other conservative treatment modalities.

Question 4

are surgeries for shoulder subluxation successful?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Modern arthroscopic techniques (surgery with a camera) are very successful for shoulder instability. Addressing labral tears or loose capsular tissue should restore stability to the shoulder.

Question 5

is surgery the only option for shoulder subluxation?

Accepted Answer

Depends on activity: Shoulder subluxation or dislocation when recurrent usually requires surgery; however, it depends on the ease or activity that induces the instability. For example, if it occurs with minor activity level and only once or twice a year it may stabilize with time.

Question 6

how long to recover from shoulder subluxations?

Accepted Answer

Quickly: In general, a shoulder subluxation means that the shoulder moves out of place but does not completely dislocate. It takes 6-12 weeks for a tear that results from a subluxation to heal. However, tears to not always occur, and there may not be a healing time associated. Some patients live with shoulders that are looser. Some have no problem with looser shoulders.

Question 7

what to expect when getting a shoulder subluxation surgery?

Accepted Answer

Long recovery: If your surgery is done only with a scope(labral repair) or if done with a full incision the recovery involves giving the repair time to heal followed by a dedicated physical therapy course to regain your motion and strength.

Question 8

i have shoulder bursitis from a subluxation. how long does it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

It may not heal: Bursitis may not heal on its own. If it persists more than two weeks have it treated.

Question 9

how to tell the difference between subluxation and shoulder dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Dislocation: There is no such diagnosis as a subluxed joint.  Joints are in proper position or they are dislocated.  The shoulder is no exception and can dislocate with certain types of injury and strain.  This can be restored into proper position by your orthopedic specialist.

Question 10

what can cause bad shoulder pain and painful subluxation but normal mri?

Accepted Answer

Stretched capsule: Sometimes you need an arthrogram, injection of dye into the shoulder, before the MRI to make the diagnosis of a stretched capsule. With your description and a positive clinical examination, you might want to have an examination under anesthesia and then an arthroscopic repair. See an upper extremity surgeon.

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