Treatment for shoulder subluxation

23 Jul Treatment for shoulder subluxation

At Advanced Orthopedics & Joint Preservation, we are providers of the highest quality orthopedic care. Our specialists are focused on treating and preventing immediate or chronic issues in the shoulder and other areas. If you are struggling with a painful shoulder injury or joint problems and are looking for a highly qualified specialist, consider working with our orthopedist in Roslyn NY. Joint pain and injury are very complex and can make day-to-day life agonizing and frustrating. Our shoulders have a very intricate makeup which is cause for plenty of different injuries, such as shoulder subluxation. 

What is Shoulder Subluxation?

The shoulder joint allows us to perform several critical daily motions. Shoulder subluxation is a partial dislocation of the shoulder joint where the humerus, the ball of the upper arm, partly comes out of the glenoid socket in the shoulder. Common causes of this are sports injury or trauma from falls or motor vehicle accidents. Shoulder subluxation can cause symptoms such as the following:

• A visible deformity in the shoulder.
• Swelling.
• Trouble moving joint. 
• Pain.
• Numbness or tingling.

When to see a doctor?

If you are experiencing shoulder subluxation and your shoulder did not pop back into place, or you feel as though it is dislocated, do not attempt to pop it back yourself. Our specialists will treat the injury properly. Even if your shoulder injury is not as severe, treatment is still necessary in order to not further damage your shoulder. We recommend that you schedule a consultation with our orthopedist in Roslyn NY. 

Treatment for Shoulder Subluxation

Shoulder subluxation is easily treatable by licensed orthopedists, especially when it is caught early on. Treatments can include any of the following:

• Casting or bracing.
• Stem therapy.
• Strengthening exercises.
• Referring patients to a trusted physical therapist. 

More severe cases of shoulder subluxation may result in more intense treatments. These treatments may include any of the following:

• Reconstructive surgery.
• Prescribing pain relief or anti-inflammatory. 
• Steroid injections.

Schedule an Appointment with Advanced Orthopedics & Joint Preservation

If you or someone you know is experiencing pain from shoulder subluxation or other shoulder injuries, contact our orthopedist in Roslyn NY today. Our team at Advanced Orthopedics & Joint Preservation is dedicated to helping our patients enhance their quality of life by getting them the relief they need.