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Left shoulder dislocation
My husband's left shoulder got dislocated three weeks back. He was asked to wear a sling for three weeks. But we were also asked to consider surgery to avoid such instances in future. Is it necessary to get operated or can this condition be cured by regular exercises. Please advise
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Start with exercises under supervision. If it dislocates again then a surgery will be needed.
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Just for a random one time dislocation, immobilisation is minimum 6weeks for large joints like shoulder.
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Shoulder stabilisation surgeries are of many kindy soft tissue, bony.. but those are reserved for someone with 2-3 dislocation per year, or some one who has habitual dislocation and for them who are apprehensive to perform daily or high need sports due to fear of dislocation. based on their experiences.
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SURGERY IS NEEDED ACCORDING TO MRI REPORT OF ANY BONE/LIGAMENT ISSUES,OTHERWISE REGULER PHYSIO IS ENOUGH TO RESTORE.IF IT IS A RECURRENT PROBLEM THE GO FOR THE SURGICAL MANAGEMENT.
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Hello dear
First of all you must understand that shoulder dislocation in young individuals like him have a tendency to dislocate again in future.
Important points in history:
1. Is this his first dislocation and if not when was his first dislocation and at what age?
2. How did he dislocate his shoulder?
3. Has he ever dislocated in sleep?
4. Does he have any seizure disorder ( epilepsy )?
5. Has she had any MRI of shoulder? If yes i need to see the films too.
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Dr Vipin Gupta
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