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What Causes Shoulder Dislocation During Swimming Back Stroke?
Question: my son 21yr age had shoulder dislocation during swimming back stock. It was came back on its own. now when ever his hand moves suddenly it gets dislocated. How ever it is not regular definitely, it is rare but in three years about 4 dislocations have occurred. orthopaedics advice for operative treatment. Is there any alternative?
I have uploaded the MRI report readout by radiologists for my son's shoulder. Is there any treatment other than operation feasible?
I have uploaded the MRI report readout by radiologists for my son's shoulder. Is there any treatment other than operation feasible?
Brief Answer:
Best option is surgical repair
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is so called habitual shoulder luxations or chronic shoulder instability.
This is not uncommon in young men and this happens due to malfunction of shoulder rotatory muscles or abnornal shape of humeral head.
In his case there is sign of previous injury and damage of scapula labrum. it means that edges of glenoid is broken so humerus is mor emoveable and it slips easily.
Therapy can be nonsurgical but in most cases is unsuccesful. It includes certain exercises, physical therapy and avodiing certain moves.
But as I said,nature of this disorder is chronic and often recur.
So it would be the best to do surgical procedure which can be done artroscopically today.
Wish you good health. Regards
Best option is surgical repair
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is so called habitual shoulder luxations or chronic shoulder instability.
This is not uncommon in young men and this happens due to malfunction of shoulder rotatory muscles or abnornal shape of humeral head.
In his case there is sign of previous injury and damage of scapula labrum. it means that edges of glenoid is broken so humerus is mor emoveable and it slips easily.
Therapy can be nonsurgical but in most cases is unsuccesful. It includes certain exercises, physical therapy and avodiing certain moves.
But as I said,nature of this disorder is chronic and often recur.
So it would be the best to do surgical procedure which can be done artroscopically today.
Wish you good health. Regards
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