A member asked:

Should i go see a doctor if i believe i dislocated shoulder? i think it's back in place already.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: You need to make sure that the dislocation was not associated with a broken bone or a rotator cuff injury. A shoulder dislocation in any age group can be associated with a fracture. But dislocations in patients older than 45 are commonly associated with a cuff tear. Don't worry, the vast majority of patients with a first time dislocation don't need more than a quick check & maybe some pt.

Answered 6/5/2018

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Subluxation: True dislocation usually can't be selff located unless you are a recurrent dislocator partial dislocations called subluxations if it dosent hurt and you have full motion no need to go to doctor if it is first tome see a orthopedist to avoid recurrent dislocations.

Answered 12/20/2014

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