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What Causes Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation?
Question: Dear Sir,
My Right Hand Shoulder Joint dislocated 4 times in time span of 5 yrs while playing.
I had left playing 3 yrs back, but few days back doing a routine work at home my shoulder dislocated again, though it was set right by doctor, but he is asking for Sugery( putting nut-bolt in the shoulder joint).
Sir, is this the correct treatment for permanent solution of my shoulder.
My Right Hand Shoulder Joint dislocated 4 times in time span of 5 yrs while playing.
I had left playing 3 yrs back, but few days back doing a routine work at home my shoulder dislocated again, though it was set right by doctor, but he is asking for Sugery( putting nut-bolt in the shoulder joint).
Sir, is this the correct treatment for permanent solution of my shoulder.
Brief Answer:
MRI scan is needed to evaluate the need for surger
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Recurrent shoulder dislocation usually happens due to an instability in the shoulder joint. Loose ligaments, decreased strength of shoulder muscle and rounding of glenoid cavity are the common reasons of such occurrences.
An MRI scan of the shoulder joint will help in detecting any pathology. The initial treatment consists of pain killers to reduce the pain and strengthening of the shoulder muscles by isometric exercises. Intensive physiotherapy program is begun to strengthen the shoulder muscles.
In case the physiotherapy is not helpful and some ligament injury is detected on MRI then surgical treatment is required. You can discuss these options with your orthopedician and start with the option best suitable for you.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
MRI scan is needed to evaluate the need for surger
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Recurrent shoulder dislocation usually happens due to an instability in the shoulder joint. Loose ligaments, decreased strength of shoulder muscle and rounding of glenoid cavity are the common reasons of such occurrences.
An MRI scan of the shoulder joint will help in detecting any pathology. The initial treatment consists of pain killers to reduce the pain and strengthening of the shoulder muscles by isometric exercises. Intensive physiotherapy program is begun to strengthen the shoulder muscles.
In case the physiotherapy is not helpful and some ligament injury is detected on MRI then surgical treatment is required. You can discuss these options with your orthopedician and start with the option best suitable for you.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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