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What Could Cause A Dislocation Of The Shoulder While Sparring Which Realigned After Adjusting The Bone And Muscle?
Question: I was just sparring and my shoulder popped out of the socket, and went out of place. I pushed it in a couple of times and it realigned. I'm scared if I move it the wrong way itll happen again. what do I do. there is some pain and tingly feeling under the arm on back of shoudrt
Brief Answer:
I suggest you go to the emergency room for better evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The shoulder dislocation should be treated right away. It should be placed right away at the shoulder socket. I suggest you go to the emergency room for better evaluation.
Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you are:
- Put ice compress for 20 to 30 minutes 3 times a day
- Take ibuprofen 400 mg for the pain 3 times a day
- Use a shoulder immobilizer to prevent other damage
- Do an X-ray to confirm that there are no other damages
- Do gentle stretching exercises but avoid sports until full recovery.
The recovery may need some weeks.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other questions I'll be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
I suggest you go to the emergency room for better evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The shoulder dislocation should be treated right away. It should be placed right away at the shoulder socket. I suggest you go to the emergency room for better evaluation.
Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you are:
- Put ice compress for 20 to 30 minutes 3 times a day
- Take ibuprofen 400 mg for the pain 3 times a day
- Use a shoulder immobilizer to prevent other damage
- Do an X-ray to confirm that there are no other damages
- Do gentle stretching exercises but avoid sports until full recovery.
The recovery may need some weeks.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other questions I'll be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
I put the shoulder back In a couple hours later now I have pain
Brief Answer:
Pain is normal in the first days, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You have done well, don't worry. A visit to the emergency room is necessary because you can do an X-ray to confirm that there are no other damages.
It's also important to put a shoulder immobilizer to prevent other damages.
The pain is normal in this case. For the pain take Ibuprofen 400, 3 times a day.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any other questions feel free to ask me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Pain is normal in the first days, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You have done well, don't worry. A visit to the emergency room is necessary because you can do an X-ray to confirm that there are no other damages.
It's also important to put a shoulder immobilizer to prevent other damages.
The pain is normal in this case. For the pain take Ibuprofen 400, 3 times a day.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any other questions feel free to ask me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
will I get time off of work. it feels like a part is still not popped in properly and feels cold
Brief Answer:
Some days off work are necessary especially if your work is related to physical activity
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Of course some days off work are necessary especially if your work is related to physical activity. It can be a partial dislocation and that is why you feel the cold only partially.
An X-ray should be done to confirm it so I strongly recommend a visit to the ER or to the orthopedist.
Meanwhile follow the advice.
Hope my answer was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Some days off work are necessary especially if your work is related to physical activity
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Of course some days off work are necessary especially if your work is related to physical activity. It can be a partial dislocation and that is why you feel the cold only partially.
An X-ray should be done to confirm it so I strongly recommend a visit to the ER or to the orthopedist.
Meanwhile follow the advice.
Hope my answer was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
is partial dislocation dangerous. can it be covered by work cover
Brief Answer:
Partial dislocation is less dangerous.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Partial dislocation means that the head of the upper arm bone is partially out of socket. It is less problematic than total dislocation.
It has to be confirmed by the X-ray of the shoulder. The treatment that you can do at home is the same as I explained you before.
It's important not to move the shoulder or to use the shoulder immobilizer until you will see the orthopedist. Don't worry, with the right treatment you will recover in some weeks.
Hope I helped you with your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Partial dislocation is less dangerous.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Partial dislocation means that the head of the upper arm bone is partially out of socket. It is less problematic than total dislocation.
It has to be confirmed by the X-ray of the shoulder. The treatment that you can do at home is the same as I explained you before.
It's important not to move the shoulder or to use the shoulder immobilizer until you will see the orthopedist. Don't worry, with the right treatment you will recover in some weeks.
Hope I helped you with your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
doctor said it was fine. and would settle few days. this morning I went to throw something and my thumb and hand went a bit tingly and numb
Brief Answer:
The numbness on the hand can be caused by a compressed nerve.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The numbness on the hand and can be caused by a compressed nerve.
Try to avoid any physical activities for the time being which tend to worsen your symptoms.
Also, use a shoulder immobilizer to prevent other damage.
If the symptom persists a physical examination by a neurologist may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
The numbness on the hand can be caused by a compressed nerve.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The numbness on the hand and can be caused by a compressed nerve.
Try to avoid any physical activities for the time being which tend to worsen your symptoms.
Also, use a shoulder immobilizer to prevent other damage.
If the symptom persists a physical examination by a neurologist may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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