Ortho-trauma » Trauma » Upper Limb

Dislocation of the Shoulder

Patients generally complain of severe shoulder pain and decreased range of motion with a history of trauma. In anterior shoulder dislocation, the arm is held in slight abduction and external rotation while in posterior shoulder dislocation, the arm is held in adduction and internal rotation. Successful reduction can be felt when the shoulder goes back to its socket with a snap. Pain is relieved instantly. Arthroscopic or open stabilization procedures are advocated after the initial dislocation in lieu of the traditional method of surgical intervention after a trial of nonoperative treatment in patients with a history of multiple dislocations or subluxations.

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