| It is inevitable that with so much arm movement, | | | | medicines prior to the treatment. In severe shoulder |
| somehow an injury involving the shoulders can happen. | | | | dislocation cases, an operation is the only solution to |
| This can be due to a bad fall or simply, with the | | | | bring back the dislocated arm and joints together. This |
| overuse of the joints near the shoulders. Simple | | | | is called open reduction treatment. |
| activities such as carrying a heavy bag or extreme | | | | Regardless of the treatment directed to the patient, |
| exercise or sports activities can lead to shoulder | | | | doctors will definitely require them to wear braces or |
| dislocation. | | | | slings in order to avoid unnecessary movements on |
| Dislocated shoulder brings extreme pain to the patient, | | | | the injured arm. The length of time will primarily depend |
| and most often, leaves the patient in anguish for a | | | | on the extent of the injury and the treatment applied |
| couple of weeks. What's worse, the pain a patient | | | | on the arm. In most cases, continued rehabilitation |
| experiences can sometimes extend to the arms. Also, | | | | exercises are needed for the arm to fully gain strength |
| patients experience different sensations like tingles and | | | | and muscle control until gradually, the pain subsides and |
| numbness and if the condition worsens, the shoulder | | | | the arm is back to normal. |
| looks disfigured than it really is. Sometimes, a | | | | Healing time for shoulder injuries usually takes three to |
| noticeable hallowed skin shows or has a swollen | | | | five months. In several cases, former patients |
| appearance. | | | | experience a repeat of the injury because either they |
| Treating shoulder injuries entails rehabilitation of the | | | | did not complete the whole rehabilitation process or |
| entire arm. During rehabilitation, or what is called closed | | | | they took treatment and follow up instructions for |
| reduction treatment, doctors would sometimes swing | | | | granted. If this continues to happen, permanent |
| or bend the injured arm to ease muscle contraction | | | | damage to the joints and arms may occur. So, to |
| and to be able to reposition the arm right away. This | | | | avoid any forms of inconvenience, patients are |
| can really be painful for the patient, thus, patients are | | | | advised to continually do some simple exercises and |
| administered pain killers and anti-inflammatory | | | | follow out-patient instructions as well. |