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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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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.
Answered 12/29/2013
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