Shoulder Subluxation

The shoulder joint is the body’s most mobile joint. It can turn in many directions. But, this advantage also makes the shoulder an easy joint to dislocate. A partial dislocation (subluxation) means the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is partially out of the socket (glenoid). A complete dislocation means it is all the way out of the socket. Both partial and complete dislocation cause pain and unsteadiness in the shoulder.

Common symptoms of a shoulder subluxation include, swelling, numbness, weakness, and bruising.

Common treatments of a shoulder subluxation through a minimally invasive surgery called closed reduction.