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  2. Dislocated shoulder - Wikipedia

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    Anterior shoulder dislocation while carrying a frail elder. A dislocated shoulder is a condition in which the head of the humerus is detached from the glenoid fossa. [2] Symptoms include shoulder pain and instability. [2] Complications may include a Bankart lesion, Hill-Sachs lesion, rotator cuff tear, or injury to the axillary nerve. [1]

  3. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

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    Anterior shoulder dislocation is the most common type of shoulder dislocation, accounting for at least 90% of shoulder dislocations. [4] [38] Anterior shoulder dislocations have a recurrence rate around 39%, with younger age at initial dislocation, male sex, and joint hyperlaxity being risk factors for increased recurrence. [39]

  4. Separated shoulder - Wikipedia

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    A separated shoulder, also known as acromioclavicular joint injury, is a common injury to the acromioclavicular joint. [2] The AC joint is located at the outer end of the clavicle where it attaches to the acromion of the scapula. [2] Symptoms include non-radiating pain which may make it difficult to move the shoulder.

  5. Shoulder problem - Wikipedia

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    In a typical case of a dislocated shoulder, a strong force that pulls the shoulder outward (abduction) or extreme rotation of the joint pops the ball of the humerus out of the shoulder socket. Dislocation commonly occurs when there is a backward pull on the arm that either catches the muscles unprepared to resist or overwhelms the muscles.

  6. Shoulder joint - Wikipedia

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    The shoulder joint (or glenohumeral joint from Greek glene, ... Anterior shoulder dislocation often is a result of a blow to the shoulder while the arm is in an ...

  7. Acromioclavicular joint - Wikipedia

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    This is not the same as a "shoulder dislocation," which refers to dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. Acromioclavicular joint dislocation is particularly common in collision sports such as ice hockey , football , Judo , rugby and Aussie rules , and is also a problem for those who participate in swimming , horseback riding , mountain biking ...

  8. Shoulder reduction - Wikipedia

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    Shoulder reduction is the process of returning the shoulder to its normal position following a shoulder dislocation.Normally, closed reduction, in which the relationship of bone and joint is manipulated externally without surgical intervention, is used.

  9. Hill–Sachs lesion - Wikipedia

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    Its presence is a specific sign of dislocation and can thus be used as an indicator that dislocation has occurred even if the joint has regained its normal alignment. Large, engaging Hill-Sachs fractures can contribute to shoulder instability and will often cause painful clicking, catching, or popping.