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SHOULDER DISLOCATION
The shoulder joint is the most common joint in the body to be dislocated.
Dislocation occurs fairly easily with the shoulder joint, because there is extra space in the socket. This extra space allows for the wide range of movement.
In a healthy shoulder, the ball of the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the socket of the scapula (the shoulder blade). This ball is held into place with ligaments, which can be torn or stretched in extreme conditions.
Cartilage and special cushioning fluid (called synovial fluid) surround the ball-and-socket joint. They protect the shoulder joint and allow smooth, fluid movement.
Often, dislocation may occur when the shoulder is jerked very hard, unexpectedly.
This strong pull yanks the ball of the humerus out of the socket. Ligaments may stretch or tear. The shoulder joint looks contorted, and is very painful. There is swelling and weakness of the shoulder joint.
It can be dislocated during sports, when lifting or pulling, or during any movement that puts too much strain on the shoulder joint.
There are three directions the shoulder can slip out of place and become dislocated.
Sometimes the ball of the humerus bone is pulled only partway out of the socket, but not all the way. This is called a subluxation. The symptoms are similar to a full dislocation, but not as severe.
When shoulder joint dislocation becomes a chronic, frequently-occurring event, it is known as shoulder instability. If a shoulder instability is diagnosed, surgery is usually required to remedy the problem and prevent more serious problems.
Arthroscopic surgery is often preferred over more invasive surgeries. After surgery, a shoulder pain catheter delivers pain medication directly to the shoulder joint. However, use of a shoulder pain pump has now been linked to Post- arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL).
PAGCL is a painful and debilitating condition involving the deterioration of the cartilage in the shoulder joint. Often, PAGCL can only be remedied by further surgeries, including a total shoulder replacement.