Posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the upper arm bone, known as the humerus, moves backward out of its socket. This causes pain, muscle spasms, and a limited range of motion. The ...

Posterior shoulder dislocations are relatively uncommon, comprising only 2-4% of all shoulder dislocations. Thus, posterior dislocations often go undiagnosed, and can lead to severe consequences for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An increased number of preoperative shoulder dislocations is a significant predictor and modifiable risk factor ...

Medically Verified By: Dr Sanesh Tuteja, consultant-arthroscopy and sports Medicine at Fortis Hospital Mulund The doctor explains that the first and most important step following a shoulder ...

The first time the shoulder dislocates is memorable. It hurts. What to do? The upper end of the arm (the humerus) sits in a shallow socket (the glenoid). It is held there by a circular ring of tissue ...

A 43-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for HIV complicated by cryptococcal meningitis and seizures presented to the ED after suffering a seizure and syncope. The following day she ...

Shoulder dislocation is the most common large joint dislocation in the body. Recent advances in radiological imaging and shoulder surgery have shown the potential dangers of traditional reduction ...