How Do You Treat A Dislocated Shoulder?
Dislocated shoulders are extremely painful and can be difficult to treat. Often, the full course of treatment for a severely dislocated shoulder may take several months, or even longer. It is possible, however, to successfully treat and completely rehabilitate a dislocated shoulder, given the proper time, attention and resources. Step 1 Immobilize the affected arm in a sling as quickly as possible. This will minimize pain and help keep the injury from getting any worse. Step 2 Determine if there are any other, more serious injuries that go along with the dislocated shoulder. Many times, a dislocated shoulder is so painful that it can mask other, more serious injuries that were sustained in the same trauma. Make sure there aren’t any additional, life-threatening injuries before you proceed in treating the injured shoulder. Step 3 Get expert medical help for the injured party. It is not advisable for anyone other than a medical professional to attempt to put the shoulder back into joint.
