Dislocation of the shoulder is a particularly common occurrence at a young age since there are many sports activities that involve this type of risk. The male population is more affected than the female population because of the many competitive sports, and the possible trauma possible. In the adult population, both male and female, the risk is from falls, various accidents, road or work trauma.
Complications
A dislocated shoulder can lead to some complications:
- with dislocation, damage, injury or laceration can be produced to tendons, muscles and ligaments, which contribute to the functioning of the joint.
- Damage and injury to nerves or blood vessels in the joint.
- Insufficiently stable shoulder set-up, especially in cases of severe dislocation or one or more recurrences.
- Having to resort, in cases of severe damage resulting from dislocation, to restorative surgery.
Prevention
To prevent an event such as shoulder dislocation, one can only resort to more careful behaviors than specific clinical rules. For example:
- Pay attention to the environment around to avoid ruinous falls, such as when descending steep narrow stairs, or if traveling down a wet or icy stretch of road.
- In sports activities equip yourself with clothing or equipment that defends body parts exposed to possible accidents, especially in competitive sports.
- Constantly practice gymnastic exercises that help maintain a strengthened muscle structure that can cushion blows or improper movements and protect the most exposed joints.
- if you have already incurred a dislocation or dislocated shoulder, prevent possible recurrence by practicing the specific exercises in the rehabilitation program recommended by the physical therapist to recover and strengthen the joint structure.
