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A dislocated shoulder occurs when the top part of the upper arm bone partially or fully comes out of the socket. A dislocated shoulder is painful and results in temporary loss of mobility and function ...

Objective To review and compare treatments (1) after primary traumatic shoulder dislocation aimed at minimising the risk of chronic shoulder instability and (2) for chronic post-traumatic shoulder ...

It’s best to seek immediate medical attention for a dislocated shoulder, as trying to pop it in could potentially damage muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. But in extreme situations, some methods may ...