ORTHOPAEDICS • GUWAHATI • ASSAM

Shoulder Dislocation Treatment in Guwahati - A Complete Guide

Dr. Firoz Ahmed, MS Orthopaedics

Updated: Apr 2026

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Shoulder Dislocation

  • Shoulder is the most common joint to be dislocated in our body.
  • It can happen either during Sports injury or due to accidental fall or injury.
  • Proper treatment of shoulder dislocation is must for full functional recovery
  • Re Dislocation of shoulder is a major problem if the first dislocation is not treated well.

Symptoms of Shoulder Dislocation

The patient feels that the joint has come out.

There is pain and the arm is deformed and cannot be moved freely

Treatment of Shoulder Dislocation

  • Usually the dislocation is reduced under short anaesthesia to avoid pain and further injury.
  • In certain situations, the dislocation may be reduced without anaesthesia if the patient is not too muscular and the surgeon is experienced.

Forceful attempt at reduction should be avoided. It may cause further damage or fracture. Moreover, it can increase the chance of future dislocations.

Recovery after Shoulder Dislocation reduction

  • After successful reduction of the dislocated joint, the patient is advised to wear an arm sling.
  • The rehab exercises are started as soon as tolerated.
  • The Shoulder joint should not be immobilized, else stiffness will develop.
  • With good rehab, the patients can expect to gain full function in 3-6 weeks.

Risk factors for Re Dislocation or Recurrent Dislocation Shoulder

Initial High grade injury

Improper treatment of 1st Dislocation

ACL Rehab Exercises

Hypermobile joints

Symptoms of Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation

  • The patient feels that the shoulder comes out of the joint frequently
  • Overhead and throwing activities are difficult
  • The patient is sometimes able to snap the joint back in  place

Treatment Options for Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation

Non-Surgical Treatment

  • Mostly reserved for elderly and low demand patients
  • Rest and activity modification
  • Exercises and rehab
  • Orthobiologics

Surgical Treatment

  • Recommended for active individuals
  • Arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery
  • Mini Open Latarjet Patte procedure