All About Shoulder Dislocation

Check to today’s health tip to learn about shoulder dislocation from a pro – the PGA tour doctor.

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint and a particularly jarring impact can cause a ball shaped head of the ball to pop out of the protective socket. This is called shoulder dislocation.

A dislocated shoulder joint can occur as a result of a severe fall in any sport. Elderly people are also prone to falling and suffering from this type of shoulder injury. A separate in shoulder usually occurs when the ligament that holds the clavicle to the acromion or shoulder blade got stretched. This type of injury can be almost as painful as a dislocated shoulder.

As with most injuries, a separated shoulder has varying degree to severity based on the degree of the injury. The discomfort that results can range from mild throbbing to an intense burning.


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