Dislocated Shoulder Surgery Recovery
Friday, 20 July 2018
The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint and provides movement in multiple directions. All types of people can incur shoulder injuries that require surgery. Sports-related injuries include a torn rotator cuff. Traumatic falls on the shoulder or dislocation of the joint can also result in a tear that requires surgery or repair.
- Published in Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Is Shoulder Instability the End of the Road for Athletes?
Friday, 04 May 2018
Shoulder instability affects thousands of Americans across the country each year. For most, it is an inconvenience, and annoyance that needs treating but is not essential to their life and survival. But for one population getting back to 100% following shoulder instability is essential for their livelihood. A recent study published in the Journal of
- Published in shoulder instability, Shoulder Surgery
Problems Resulting From Shoulder Dislocation
Monday, 24 August 2015
Mostly, shoulder dislocations occur following a sports injury or a fall. What happens when a shoulder dislocates is that the tendons that connect the muscles to the bone and the ligaments that connect bones together, become torn or stretched. The symptoms of shoulder dislocation are; Swelling Bruising Numbness Tingling Weakness in the fingers, arm, hand
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What Problems can Result after a Shoulder Dislocation?
Monday, 27 April 2015
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint, with the round portion of the upper arm bone (humerus) fitting into the socket, which is a groove in the shoulder blade. With a dislocated shoulder, the entire rounded ball comes out of the socket. A partially dislocated shoulder involves only part of the ball coming out
- Published in Shoulder Surgery