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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When an athlete dislocates a shoulder, the jury is still out on the best mode of treatment, the authors of a new research review conclude. Shoulder dislocation occurs when ...

Posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the upper arm bone, known as the humerus, moves backward out of its socket. This causes pain, muscle spasms, and a limited range of motion. The ...

Physical therapy and medications are often the first treatment for shoulder injuries. However, shoulder surgery is also an option to repair joints, rotator cuffs, or dislocations, to name a few. The ...

Many people have heard the term shoulder instability but have wondered what that means. So, what is shoulder instability? Many structures are responsible for stabilizing your shoulders. This includes ...