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Dislocation of the of Inferior Humerus

Definition:
Displacement of the inferior humerus; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the shoulder
  • Numbness of the arm
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Arm appears to be held upward or behind the head
Causes:
  • Hyper abduction of the arm
Treatment:
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Strengthen shoulder stabilizers