Symptoms of Shoulder Dislocation
A shoulder dislocation occurs when the upper arm bone is displaced from its socket in the shoulder blade, typically as a consequence of a fall or injury. This condition is often accompanied by several symptoms, including:
- Severe pain in the shoulder and upper arm, which can significantly hinder the ability to move the arm.
- Distortion of the shoulder, characterized by a visible protrusion on either the front or back of the shoulder.
Complications Associated with Shoulder Dislocation
Various complications may arise from a shoulder dislocation. Some of these include:
- Injury to the axillary nerve, which can lead to numbness and weakness in the muscles that assist shoulder movement.
- Fracture of the bones forming the shoulder joint.
- Injury to the rotator cuff, particularly prevalent among older individuals.
- A rare risk of rupture of the axillary artery.
Risk Factors for Shoulder Dislocation
Several factors can increase the likelihood of suffering a shoulder dislocation, including:
- History of prior dislocations: Previous incidents significantly raise the risk of recurrence.
- Gender: Men are more likely to experience shoulder dislocations than women, accounting for nearly 70% of cases.
- Body structure: Individuals with weakened shoulder muscles or ligaments are at greater risk.
- Age: Those aged between 15 and 29 years are particularly vulnerable to this injury.
- Mechanism of injury: Approximately half of shoulder dislocation cases occur during sports activities, with around 60% resulting from falls.
- Location of injury: Research indicates that around 47.7% of shoulder dislocations happen at home, while 34.5% occur in exercise settings.
References
- ↑ “Dislocated Shoulder and Separated Shoulder,” www.webmd.com, 24-12-2017, Accessed 13-3-2019. Edited.
- ↑ Benjamin Wedro (27-4-2018), “Dislocated Shoulder,” www.medicinenet.com, Accessed 13-3-2019. Edited.
- ↑ “Shoulder Dislocation and Instability,” healthengine.com.au, 16-1-2019, Accessed 13-3-2019. Edited.