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Shoulder dislocation and prevention »

By Chris Melton on Mar 20, 2008 in injury prevention, rotator cuff, shoulder dislocation, shoulder exercises, shoulder injuries | 0 Comments

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Shoulder surgery proves to be effective for the long term »

By Chris Melton on Mar 14, 2008 in range of motion, shoulder dislocation, shoulder education, shoulder surgery | 1 Comment

A dislocated shoulder hurts – a lot! A shoulder dislocation occurs when the ball of the upper arm bone (humerus) becomes separated from the shoulder blade (scapula) at the very shallow shoulder socket (glenohumeral joint). Here is an excellent x-ray:

(photo by RubyVrooom and used under this creative commons license)
The construction of the shoulder [...]

Shoulder Separation / AC Separation »

By Scott Kay on Nov 12, 2007 in AC separation, Uncategorized, shoulder dislocation, shoulder education, shoulder injuries, shoulder joint, shoulder surgery | 0 Comments

Shoulder separations and AC separations are different expressions for the same injury. Shoulder / AC separations are very common, especially among athletes involved in contact sports. However, shoulder / AC separations are not the same thing as a shoulder dislocation, though they are commonly confused.
The shoulder is a complex joint made up of [...]

Shoulder Dislocation »

By Scott Kay on Oct 24, 2007 in shoulder dislocation, shoulder education, shoulder injuries, shoulder joint | 0 Comments

There are many joints in your body. Most joints bend along one axis, similar to a simple door hinge. But the shoulder is a ball and socket type joint, with the socket being very shallow. This shallow socket is what allows the shoulder such a vast range of motion, making it the most movable joint [...]