Conditions
Shoulder Dislocation
Category:
Diagnosis:
Description:
Predictors:
Shoulder
Shoulder Dislocation (Glenohumeral)
Acute pain and deformity after trauma; requires reduction and immobilization then rehab.
Positive apprehension test; sense of shoulder out of place; traumatic mechanism; instability on exam.
Non-Operative
Therapy:
Light Activities:
Moderate Activities:
Reduction; sling; controlled ROM; rotator‑cuff & scapular strengthening; return‑to‑sport protocol.
2–4 weeks for basic ADLs
6–12 weeks (longer if recurrent)
Surgery
Surgery Probability:
Moderate–high in recurrent/young athletes
Indications:
Recovery to Light Activities:
Recovery to Moderate Activities:
Sucess Rates:
Complication Rates:
Recurrent dislocations; persistent instability; significant labral/bony injury.
Sling 2–4 weeks then light ADLs
4–6 months to sport/work
~85–95%
6–12 weeks (longer if recurrent)
Predictors:
~85–95%
Stiffness 5–10%; recurrence 5–10%
Helpful Devices
Shoulder Immobilizer Sling
Cold Therapy Shoulder Wrap
Wedge Pillow for Elevation
Resistance Bands Set
Reusable Cold Gel