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Shoulder Dislocation

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Shoulder Dislocation Treatment

Treatment for a shoulder dislocation includes:

Rest:

Sling
Shoulder immobilizer
Long term immobilization in a sling can lead to frozen shoulder.
If you wear a shoulder sling for longer than two weeks make sure you perform shoulder range of motion exercises twice a day to avoid frozen shoulder.

Cold compresses
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

Narcotic pain medication
Reduction of the shoulder dislocation:

Manipulation of the shoulder to restore normal position of the bones

Physical therapy for shoulder dislocation
Occupational therapy
Surgery for shoulder dislocation
Shoulder dislocation clinical trials

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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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