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How should you sleep after shoulder dislocation reduction?

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Dr. Jack Choueka answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

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.

Answered 3/17/2016

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

With a sling: Ina recliner helpfulso you dont roll on sore shoulder.

Answered 3/22/2017

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Carefully: Wear the sling as instructed. Use pain medicine as necessary. Try sleeping in a semi-recumbent position, like a lazy boy position. Either sleep in a recliner or use pillows to turn your bed into a recliner.

Answered 1/18/2016

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