Shoulder injury treatment involves rest, immobilization, and applying ice and compression to reduce swelling. Elevating the shoulder minimizes inflammation, while pain management includes over-the-counter medications and professional guidance. Physical therapy with stretching and strengthening exercises aids recovery and prevents future issues. Gradual activity resumption under supervision is essential, and correcting contributing factors like poor posture is crucial.
A frozen shoulder is characterized by adhesions or hardening of the joint capsule, possibly involving shoulder joint muscles. It causes prolonged stiffness and pain and can be triggered by rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, injuries, or overuse. The condition often resolves on its own but can take up to three years to resolve.
A joint dislocation occurs when the surfaces of a joint separate, causing the bone to move out of its socket. The shoulder is particularly prone to dislocation due to its small socket relative to the humerus head, offering high mobility but less stability. Dislocations commonly affect the shoulder, elbow, or fingers, and while some cases of partial dislocation (subluxation) may correct themselves, complete dislocations require medical attention.
Doctors can identify dislocation through palpation and may use X-rays to check for additional injuries, such as tears in the joint capsule, ligament damage, or fractures.
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