PRESENTATION OUTLINE
What is this injury
defined as a partial or incomplete dislocation that usually stems from changes in the mechanical integrity of the joint. In a subluxation, the humeral head slips out of the glenoid cavity as a result of weakness in the rotator cuff or a blow to the shoulder area.
How does this injury happen?
In very basic terms a subluxation is when one or more of the bones in a person's shoulder move out of position creating pressure on or irritating the nerves in their shoulder.
What are the signs
Severe pain, usually very sharp at the time of the subluxation.
Visible displacement and deformity of the joint.
Stiffness or difficulty moving.
How does the injury heal
Once subluxation is diagnosed, treatment focuses on manipulating the joint back into correct position. In closed reduction, anesthesia may be administered and the joint manipulated until the bone is back in its socket. More complex dislocations may require a surgical, open reduction.
Recovery time.
It usually takes 3-4 weeks to recover. (There will be soreness, also sometimes the time to heal will depend on the person)
Rehabilitation. ( for shoulder)
Isometric shoulder external rotation: Stand in a doorway with your elbow bent 90 degrees and the back of the wrist on your injured side pressed against the door frame. Try to press your hand outward into the door frame. Hold for 5 seconds. Do 2 sets of 15.
Isometric shoulder internal rotation: Stand in a doorway with your elbow bent 90 degrees and the front of the wrist on your injured side pressed against the door frame. Try to press your palm into the door frame. Hold for 5 seconds. Do 2 sets of 15.
