The shoulder joint is the most mobile in the human body. In connection with its constant activity and the amplitude of motion, injuries are possible, such as, for example, dislocating the shoulder.
In 90% of cases, anterior dislocation of the shoulder occurs more often than we allow the posterior, lower or upper. The front dislocation (dislocation) is determined when the head of the humerus "falls" forward, with the outward or outstretched arm.
Dislocation of the shoulder: symptoms
The signs of a shoulder dislocation are varied. Of course, as we said at the beginning of the article, the ancestor of the dislocation is trauma. They can be caused and in connection with sharp movements, and because of any falling. In any case, there is a rupture of the joint capsule and optionally in one place, and, as a consequence, loss of the head of the humerus.
If the dislocation occurred for the first time, then in most cases there is pain. In the course of subsequent dislocations, due to previously damaged soft tissues, the pain may be insignificant or not at all appear.
In most cases, there are restrictions in the movements. The shoulder more "springs" than moves. This is due to the fact that the head of the humerus is not in the joint.
Whatever was a dislocation - a posterior or anterior one, there is a deformation of the shoulder joint. If a person is not a dense physique, you can feel the displacement of the head of the humerus under the skin.
How to treat a shoulder dislocation?
If it happened that you got a shoulder dislocation, the treatment should be instant. First of all, limit any movements with your shoulder, apply a cold compress for at least ten minutes, or rather ice. Direction of shoulder dislocation is strictly prohibited, unless you have a special medical education. The best with a dislocation of the shoulder is a fixative bandage, which temporarily removes the load and movement in the joint. And then wait for the arrival of medical assistance, which after diagnosis will offer the necessary course of treatment.
After x-rays and magnetic resonance imaging, most often the joint is guided by local anesthesia. Next is the immobilization of the joint (up to six weeks) with a special tire. During the rehabilitation of the patient, passive gymnastics is necessary. Also, with a dislocation of the shoulder, exercise therapy is prescribed, which is performed under the supervision of a specialist, and gentle, gentle movements for the joint load are made.
Recovery after a shoulder dislocation is quite long and requires a slow healing process. To give the joint the maximum rest, special exercises are performed after the dislocation of the shoulder:
- In the first two weeks after the postimmobilization period, it is enough to bend and unbend the hands and the elbow joint no more than ten times. Raising your hands to the side and forward, while helping with a healthy hand, can also become part of your daytime exercise.
- After a two-week course, you can increase the load by adding exercises such as
retraction of bent elbow joints to the sides, alternating lifting and lowering of the shoulders. You can also try rotating with your hands and pulling them behind your back. If there is severe pain, then it is better to postpone this complex to a later date. - With each rehabilitation day, the list of exercises can be complicated. For example, in the program include exercises that help to divert the hands in different planes. Also, for a change, you can use a gymnastic stick.
Unfortunately, in 80% of cases after the first dislocation there is a variant of its repetition. Due to the fact that the integrity of the shoulder is already broken, try to strengthen the shoulder joint daily to protect yourself from repeated injuries.