Shoulder Dislocation Steps of Treatment

 

You physician will proceed with the appropriate treatment:

  1. Closed reduction with gentle traction
  2. Short immobilization in shoulder sling
  3. Early supervised rehabilitation
  4. Surgery: repair the damaged ligaments and labrum with keyhole surgery

Surgical Repair – Who Should Be Considered?

  1. Young Patients
  2. Participation in Competitive Sports
  3. Participation in Overhead Sports
  4. Loss of Bone