Published on: 06-Aug-2024
People with instability of the shoulder joint can sometimes feel the ball of the shoulder come out of its socket or “give way.” This is commonly associated with pain. Often, the episodes of giving way occur with specific activities or positions of the arm, such as throwing a ball or reaching behind the body. Additional symptoms can include a decreased range of arm/shoulder motion, swelling and bruising.
- Shoulder instability usually occurs when the lining of the shoulder joint (the capsule), ligaments or labrum become stretched, torn or detached, allowing the ball of the shoulder joint (humeral head) to move either completely or partially out of the socket.
- Individuals with shoulder instability usually feel pain when the shoulder “gives way.”
- Diagnosing shoulder instability includes a physical exam and X-rays to determine the cause of the shoulder instability or to rule out other causes of shoulder pain.
- Treatment for shoulder instability includes both non-operative and surgical options.
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