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Shoulder dislocated
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
Health Tips
do not rotate the shoulder too much. avoid lifting the hand like in throwing posture
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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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Continue shoulder immobilizer for 3wks after that remove it and start shoulder excerises slowly
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If shoulder dislocated in future again plz do mri scan shoulder
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Avoid shoulder abduction and external rotation movements
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Dr. Nadeem Ahmad
Orthopedist
16 yrs exp
Delhi
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x ray is must..get one done.
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keep warm in pouch.
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