The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body, which makes it more prone to dislocation.
Causes:
Shoulder dislocation may occur due to the following reasons:
Risk factors:
The following factors may increase the risk of shoulder dislocation:
A dislocated shoulder may have the following symptoms:
The various treatment methods for shoulder dislocation include:
1. Non-surgical treatment: The different types of non-surgical treatments include:
2. Surgical treatment: Surgery may be required in cases with weak shoulder joints or ligaments having repeated shoulder dislocations despite rehabilitation and strengthening. Certain cases like damaged blood vessels or nerves may also need surgery. Surgical treatment will also reduce the risk of re-injury in the case of young athletes.
The surgery is usually performed arthroscopically, that is, the surgeon will create a few tiny incisions in the shoulder joint region and insert an arthroscope (a thin tube with light and camera on one end). The edges of the glenoid cavity (a shallow depression on the scapula into which the humerus head fits) are then trimmed and suture anchors (fixation devices for fixing the ligaments and tendons to the bone) are then attached to the detached labrum (a thick tissue piece attached to the shoulder socket rim that keeps the ball of the shoulder joint in place).
The different types of surgeries that can be performed to treat shoulder dislocation, depending on the location and severity of the shoulder injury, include:
Untreated shoulder dislocation may lead to the following complications:
The following are the post-procedure steps following surgery performed to treat shoulder dislocation:
The following home remedies may help ease any discomfort and encourage healing after shoulder dislocation treatment:
The following tips can help in preventing shoulder dislocation:
The cost of non-surgical methods to treat a shoulder dislocation varies between INR 2,000 to INR 15,000.
The cost of surgical methods to treat shoulder dislocation in Mumbai is between INR 70,000 to INR 1,00,000.
The cost of surgical methods to treat shoulder dislocation in Delhi is between INR 65,000 to INR 95,000.
The cost of surgical methods to treat shoulder dislocation in Bangalore is between INR 65,000 to INR 95,000.
The cost of surgical methods to treat shoulder dislocation in Chennai is between INR 60,000 to INR 90,000.
MBBS, MS (Ortho), DNB - Orthopedic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (Ortho), DNB - Orthopedic Surgeon