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Hello,why when i sleep on my left shoulder i hear click or pop sound and then shoulder seems to go out of place,i have no problems moving or pain with that shoulder,but when it pops out,it actually hurts if i sleep in that position.is that serious?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Shoulder pops: There are various causes of a shoulder popping. These include rotator tears, arthritis, bursitis or tears of the labrum, or other tendon pathology. A consultation with an orthopedic specialist with a special interest in shoulder problems would be worthwhile. Appropriate tests will be ordered.

Answered 11/9/2019

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A member asked:

Hello,why when i sleep on my left shoulder i hear click or pop sound and then shoulder seems to go out of place,i have no problems moving or pain with that shoulder,but when it pops out,it actually hurts if i sleep in that position.is that serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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