Shoulder Subluxation

Aka: Shoulder Subluxation, Glenohumeral Subluxation, Humeral Head Subluxation

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II. Definition

  1. Inferior displacement of the humeral head

III. Etiologies

  1. Suggests Hypotonicity
  2. Shoulder Fracture
  3. Neuropathy (e.g. Brachial Neuritis)
  4. Cerebrovascular Accident or other CNS Disorder

IV. Diagnostics

  1. Electromyogram (EMG)
    1. Evaluates for neuropathic cause
    2. Indicated for atraumatic subluxation

V. Management

  1. See Shoulder Instability
  2. Exercises after injury healed
    1. Shoulder Range of Motion Exercises
    2. Shoulder Strength Exercises

VI. Course

  1. Muscle tone returns after injury resolves

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