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(Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Shoulder dislocation''' is the most common joint dislocation, occurring mostly in younger males. It is often associated with other injuries, like fractures, tears of the rotator cuff, and injuries to the axillary artery or nerve. Shoulder dislocations are often recurrent as the joint capsule becomes lax after the first dislocation. This is called recurrent shoulder dislocation. == Etiology == Anterior shoulder dislocation occurs du...") |
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<section begin="traumatology" />'''Shoulder dislocation''' is the most common joint dislocation, occurring mostly in younger males. It is often associated with other injuries, like fractures, tears of the rotator cuff, and injuries to the axillary artery or nerve. Shoulder dislocations are often recurrent as the joint capsule becomes lax after the first dislocation. This is called [[recurrent shoulder dislocation]]. | <section begin="traumatology" />'''Shoulder dislocation''' is the most common joint dislocation, occurring mostly in younger males. It is often associated with other injuries, like fractures, tears of the rotator cuff, and injuries to the axillary artery or nerve. Most dislocations are anterior. Anterior dislocation occurs due to fall on extended, externally rotated arm, while posterior dislocation occurs during electrocution or seizure. Shoulder dislocations are often recurrent. A Bankart or Hill-Sachs lesion may be present on x-ray. Dislocations should be reduced under anaesthesia. | ||
Shoulder dislocations are often recurrent as the joint capsule becomes lax after the first dislocation. This is called [[recurrent shoulder dislocation]]. | |||
== Etiology == | == Etiology == | ||