Dislocated Shoulder Treatment

 

Dislocated Shoulder Treatment 

Dislocated Shoulder Treatment  | Causes | Symptoms | Diagnosis 

What is Dislocated shoulder ??

The shoulder is one of the most mobile and movable part of the body which often gets dislocated if sudden accidents occur. Shoulder dislocation needs immediate professional assistance. Dislocation of the shoulder joint happens when the bones that make up the shoulder joint are moved apart so that the joint cannot perform normal functions. 

The shoulder is made up of two bones: the ball (the end of the arm bone, or humerus) and the socket (part of the shoulder blade, or scapula). 

Anterior dislocation

When the ball part of the joint is dislocated in front of the socket, it is called an anterior dislocation. 

Posterior dislocation

When it is dislocated behind the socket, it is called a posterior dislocation. In severe cases, ligaments, tendons, and nerves also can be stretched and injured.

Causes of Shoulder bone dislocation

1. It may also be caused by a violent twisting of the upper arm, such as that caused by an electric shock or seizure. 
2. Dislocated shoulders are common in contact sports such as cricket, football, rugby, hockey, etc.
3. A posterior dislocation may occur as a result of a powerful direct blow to the front of the shoulder
4. If the shoulder gets twisted or moved in some wrong direction it might get displaced.

Symptoms of Dislocated shoulder

1. Extreme pain in the shoulder area and hands
2. Immediate swelling will occur
3. The shoulder will look deformed or out of place.
4. Inability to move the shoulder.
5. A hard knob under the skin near the shoulder — This knob is the top of the humerus that has popped out of its socket.

How to diagnosis Dislocated shoulder?

The doctor will check for swelling, shape changes, abrasions, bruising, pain when you move, tenderness and limited motion at the shoulder joint. The doctor will gently press and feel the area around your shoulder to locate the displaced head of the humerus under the skin. 

If the results of your physical examination suggest that that you have a dislocated shoulder, your doctor will order shoulder X-rays to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment of Dislocated shoulder

Siddha and ayurvedic treatment

The best treatment for shoulder bone dislocation is siddha and ayurvedic treatment. This treatment involves applying heated oil in the shoulder and gently massaging the shoulder in all the positions.

Then a bandage will be applied to the shoulder a bit tighter. By following this treatment for 21 days, shoulder bone will not be dislocated in future.

Surgical Treatment

Doctors use arm weights on the side of the dislocation to make it easier to extend these tight muscles. This treatment, with or without the weights, is called closed reduction.

Once your shoulder joint is back in its normal position, you will rest your arm in a sling for one to four weeks. Teenagers tend to need the sling longer than older people. You also will begin a physical therapy program to restore the normal strength and range of motion in your shoulder joint.

If you continue to have severe shoulder pain after closed reduction or if your injured shoulder is loose and unstable in spite of physical therapy, you may need surgery to repair the fibrous tissues that support your shoulder joint.