Question 1

how should you sleep after shoulder dislocation reduction?

Accepted Answer

In a sling: The best way to protect your shoulder from dislocating in your sleep immediately after a shoulder dislocation and relocationis to sleep in a sling.

Question 2

what is a good sleeping position after shoulder dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Anything Comfortable: You should just listen to your body and sleep in a comfortable position. Your doc and/or physical therapist may have some more specific suggestions depending on the specifics of your injury but comfort is a good guide.  (most will find laying on their back with their arm resting on a pillow.  Some, who cannot sleep on their back, find using a recliner and pillow to work well.).

Question 3

what types of surgery for shoulder dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Stabilization: Surgery may be indicated depending on your age and activity level.  Often, the procedure can be done arthroscopically to repair torn cartilage (labrum) and ligaments.

Question 4

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 5

hi
my husband have shoulder dislocation problem .. can he learn swimming??

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Swimming is excellent therapy for joint conditions, including shoulder dislocations, provided he is careful.  It is never too late to swim, whihc is also great exercise. However, most aquatherapy is done in only three feet of water, so it is not necessary to know how to swim to benefit.

Question 6

following shoulder dislocation, what is the most important activity a person should do for therapy?

Accepted Answer

Rest: There is no specific exercise that will prevent a shoulder from dislocating again. It has more to do with the bony and ligamentous structures. However, scapular stabilizer strengthening (upper back) can place your shoulder in a better position overall.

Question 7

can you please explain me the surgery procedure needed for someone with frequent shoulder dislocation ? is there an age limit for this ? my fr is 19.

Accepted Answer

Variable: No age limit. Arthroscopic soft tissue reconstruction might be enough. Sometimes more complicated needing muscle or bone procedures.

Question 8

should it hurt after shoulder dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Pain varies: Shoulder pain after a glenohumeral reduction (put back in) is typically less than while it is out of place. For first time dislocations the pain level tends to be higher, but individual tolerance must also be considered. After any dislocation/ reduction you should have an x-ray regardless of pain level to rule out any damage to the bony structures that may have occured during the trauma.

Question 9

what should i do? i have pain after shoulder dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Assuming: You have already seen a physician to make sure there is no other lasting issues or damage, ice is normally recommended for post-dislocation pain, 20 min on/off. Do not immobilize for too long to avoid adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Imaging if deemed necessary by examining physician.  Nsaids are mildly controversial with different docs after dislocation.

Question 10

after shoulder dislocation, patient can go to gym?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder dislocation: There are basically two components of what stabilizes a joint: static ; dynamic. Static issues that you can't really strengthen include ligaments/cartilage/labrum/etc and negative (suction) pressure between the joint. Dynamic stabilizers (which you can strengthen) are the muscles around the joint.  Proper muscle strengthening surrounding the joint can definitely aid in joint stability.  See a pt.

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