Dealing with a Dislocated Shoulder with Aurora Orthopedics Experts

After the doctor pops the joint back in place, he will prescribe non-steroidal pain relievers and your arm will be placed in a sling to limit motion. You can apply ice packs to your shoulder for 20 minutes every two hours to further curtail the pain. After 2-4 weeks, you will be referred to a physical therapist who will teach you exercises that will return good shoulder movement and strengthen the surrounding muscles and ligaments.

If standard treatment doesn't work and your shoulder continues to get dislocated, you might need to consult an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, such as those at Colorado Orthopedic Consultants, who can repair or tighten the ligaments to keep the ball joint in place.


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