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Shoulder and elbow dislocation
Upper arm bone leaves the shoulder socket
Our consultants offer advanced treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow
What is a dislocated shoulder?
A shoulder dislocation happens when the upper end of the arm bone (humerus) comes out of the shoulder socket. It typically happens through sports injury or falls or those with hypermobility (loose joints). At our facilities, we offer premium diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow.
Need to know
Dislocations often happen during sports activity such as skiing or rugby. The symptoms are very noticeable, mainly a square or bulging shoulder as the shoulder joint pops out from the front. Your dislocation will have been reduced by first aid or emergency services.
Most shoulder dislocations benefit from physiotherapy. Some shoulders need a short keyhole operation to repair torn structures inside. This is usually a day case procedure.
Collision athletes, and those whose shoulders have dislocated again despite previous keyhole operations, may be advised to undergo a more complex bone operation to rebuild the socket.
Our Shoulder and Elbow Dislocation locations
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road Wilmslow SK9 1NY Cheshire
Patient stories
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Sarah's story
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