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How can you relocate a dislocated shoulder?

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See physician: A dislocated shoulder needs urgent reduction. This is usually performed in an emergency room setting.

Answered 10/14/2011

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Manipulation: Dislocated shoulders can almost always be reduced into place by an orthopaedic surgeon or most emergency department physicians.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Charles Toman answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Go to ER: There are several techniques to reduce a shoulder. All patients should be seen in the er to make sure that there is no fracture or persistent dislocation.

Answered 8/16/2013

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