Shoulder Joint Dislocations

Shoulder dislocations are a common injury which can result in ongoing problems including pain, weakness, loss of trust in the shoulder, or recurrent instability episodes.

Shoulder dislocations can cause injury to the glenoid labrum (the attachment of the lining of the shoulder to the socket), the bone, and the rotator cuff tendons. With repeated episodes, further injury can occur to the shoulder cartilage increasing the risk of subsequent arthritis.