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Dislocated shoulder
A condition where a bone in the shoulder joint moves significantly away from its normal position, due to injury or an unstable shoulder joint.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
| Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
Body locations
Shoulder
Medications
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