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Shoulder dislocated

2020-04-13 19:33:25
My friend hurt himself after falling on roadside while running. Now the doctor has located the shoulder and given bandage. What should be the next steps?
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Important to do x-rays of shoulder and MRI too. It is easy to treat injuries when fresh. Pls post x rays taken after the treatment.
Next Steps
ice packs,sling n rest for 2 weeks only. u must start excercise s after that. meet orthopaedician and do as advised
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do not rotate the shoulder too much. avoid lifting the hand like in throwing posture

Answered2020-04-14 12:46:59

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Continue shoulder immobilizer for 3wks after that remove it and start shoulder excerises slowly
Next Steps
If shoulder dislocated in future again plz do mri scan shoulder
Health Tips
Avoid shoulder abduction and external rotation movements

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Follow local dr adv.
Next Steps
x ray is must..get one done.
Health Tips
keep warm in pouch.

Answered2020-04-15 11:41:57

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Use sling for pain for one week. Consult orthopaedic dr. Start doing exercises shoulder once pain settles.

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