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What are
the signs and symptoms of a dislocation?
If the shoulder is dislocated, it is usually very apparent:
- The shoulder is quite painful.
- Motion is severely restricted.
- The shoulder appears to hang down and
forward, with a large dimple evident under the acromion
(in the area of the collar bone).
- The humeral head may be visible as
a bump on the front of the shoulder, or in the armpit.
To return the dislocated arm to its socket
(called a reduction) usually requires a visit
to the emergency department, where expert assistance can be
found. Some individuals with recurrent dislocations eventually
become experienced at reducing the arm themselves. |
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