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shoulder subluxation

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shoulder subluxation,
the separation of the humeral head from the glenoid cavity, resulting in strain on the soft tissues surrounding the shoulder joint.


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Thomas already wears a harness because he played this season with a shoulder subluxation, which is a temporary, partial dislocation of the shoulder joint.
The actual incidence of shoulder subluxation reported in the literature is highly variable.
Treatment of shoulder subluxation includes proper positioning, weight-bearing exercises, and shoulder musculature strengthening.
 
 
 
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