A member asked:

How do i rehab my shoulder. after a football injury, it pops out of socket randomly now what do i do at home to help it stop?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Surgery: If you have a dislocation that is put back in socket if it recurs, will usually require surgery.

Answered 1/7/2013

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Dr. Kim Fagan answered

Unfortunate problem: After initial shoulder dislocation related to an injury it's sometimes possible to do therapeutic exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff /scapular (shoulder blade) stabilizer muscles if without complications such as a compression fracture of the humerus (ball of shoulder joint) or cartilage or bony damage to the labrum/glenoid (socket of joint). Once you have recurring dislocations-surgery.

Answered 3/29/2014

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

You can't : At age 19 with recurrent disclocations you need to have your shoulder surgically stabilized or you will develope chronic pain and arthritis. See an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder surgery.

Answered 2/7/2015

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Dr. Charles Toman answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Therapy: Usually, when people have dislocations we try to immobilize and allow them to heal. We work on strengthening of the shoulder and shoulder glad muscles. If a person has recurrent dislocations surgery is indicated to keep the shoulder stable and prevent further injury to the joint.

Answered 8/7/2013

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Dr. Darren Corteen answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

May need surgery: Recurrent dislocations are primary indication for surgical stabilization to repair torn ligaments in shoulder. Once it becomes a recurrent problem especially with routine activities likely will necessitate surgery to correct problem as with each subsequent episode you may find that shoulder slides out joint more and more readily with minimal provocation.

Answered 2/8/2014

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How to rehabilitate a shoulder injury in football?

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