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When dislocating your shoulder, what is the first step of action to take? i recently dislocated at a swim meet far from my family doctor

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Best action: The best action is to get a doctor. I would not try to do it yourself or let someone who is not a doctor try to get it back in place.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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