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Dislocated Shoulder


Research Notes on Dislocated Shoulder

Dislocation of the shoulder means the displacement of the upper arm bone out of the shoulder joint.1 Your shoulders are your body's most mobile joints.2 Shoulder dislocation is a common traumatic sports injury in a wide range of sports.3

Fast Facts:

  • Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect a dislocated shoulder.2
  • After a dislocated shoulder, most people regain full shoulder function within a few weeks.2
  • Shoulder dislocation and shoulder separation are two different injuries.4

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  1. Brigham and Woman's Hospital: What is a Dislocated Shoulder?
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mayo Clinic: Dislocated Shoulder
  3. Sports Injury Clinic: What is a Dislocated Shoulder?
  4. About.com: Dislocated Shoulder

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  • Contributor: Joann
  • Reviewer: Tara
  • Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
  • Redirects:Dislocated shoulder, Dislocate Shoulder, Disocate shoulder, What is a Dislocated Shoulder, What causes a Dislocated Shoulder
  • Last update: Oct. 3, 2008

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