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Why Does My Shoulder Dislocate Whenever I Put Weight?

My shoulder will dislocate whenever I put a small amount of weight on it, but relocates whenever the weight is removed. I have had an x ray recently for a lung infection and could see that there was no fracture in any of the bones making up the joint. I have had no trauma to the area. There is a constant piching pain that does not increase when dislocated.
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for contacting me at "Ask a Doctor". I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability.

Having recurrent shoulder dislocations can be a problem. Some shoulders will partially dislocate - this is called a subluxation. These problems can either require intensive rehabilitation in the form of physical therapy or sometimes surgery. Occasionally, we will order an MRI scan of the shoulder and take a look at the tendons and muscles in the joint itself.

I would suggest that you consult with an orthopaedic specialist to have your shoulder assessed.

I hope this information is useful for you. Please do not hesitate to message us back if you have any further questions.

Best wishes,

Adrian Rawlinson MD
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Why Does My Shoulder Dislocate Whenever I Put Weight?

Hello, Thank you for contacting me at Ask a Doctor . I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. Having recurrent shoulder dislocations can be a problem. Some shoulders will partially dislocate - this is called a subluxation. These problems can either require intensive rehabilitation in the form of physical therapy or sometimes surgery. Occasionally, we will order an MRI scan of the shoulder and take a look at the tendons and muscles in the joint itself. I would suggest that you consult with an orthopaedic specialist to have your shoulder assessed. I hope this information is useful for you. Please do not hesitate to message us back if you have any further questions. Best wishes, Adrian Rawlinson MD