Some individuals who have dislocated the shoulder joint may see that the problem has gone away after they have restored or treated it, but what happens after that is that this joint is easily exposed to repeated dislocations, as the muscles and joints are no longer as strong as they were.

In the following article, we learn in detail about the methods of treating recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint, and whether they are effective in getting rid of this problem permanently or not?

Causes and methods of treating recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint

What would happen to the joint to cause it to move out of place? One of the most common factors that an individual may be exposed to and cause a dislocation of the shoulder joint is the sprain that occurs due to a fall or while exercising.

Dislocation of the shoulder joint causes severe pain that makes the patient unable to move his arm easily. This problem occurs frequently in the age group under 30 or 40 years of age, especially if they practice sports.

The best way to treat recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint is surgical intervention, because it is a method capable of soothing the pain and returning the joint to its normal position.

How is recurrent shoulder dislocation performed?

Treating recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint with surgery depends on first anesthetizing the patient with a general anesthetic so that he does not feel any pain while the doctor performs the operation, and then applying the following procedures:

     The doctor performs the operation with the help of an endoscope.

     The doctor uses special threads to make stitches to stabilize the torn tissue.

If the patient’s condition is severe and includes loss of parts of the bone, it is necessary for him to undergo another type of surgery in which the missing parts of the bone are replaced.

Complications of neglecting treatment of recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint

Repeated dislocation of the shoulder joint negatively affects the surrounding parts, including the tendons that may be completely torn, which requires surgery that includes the installation of hooks.

Neglecting treatment does not end there, as the patient is exposed to the following:

     Tearing of the muscles and ligaments that stabilize and strengthen the shoulder joint.

     Rupture of the joint capsule.

     Damage to the nerves or blood vessels surrounding the shoulder joint.

     Shoulder joint instability.

Rehabilitation of the body after surgical treatment of recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint

In the weeks following the operation, the patient is supposed to use the shoulder belt when sleeping or during the normal day, taking it off before showering, and continuing to use that belt for a period ranging between 4 and 6 weeks.

Usually, the patient is not able to return to his usual sports until 3 to 4 months have passed after the operation, and until that period of time has passed, he must begin physical therapy sessions.

The correct behavior when the shoulder joint is repeatedly dislocated

If you feel severe pain in the shoulder joint, or suffer a severe injury to it while exercising, you must stop immediately and go to see an orthopedic doctor.

The orthopedic doctor asks the patient to do some tests, such as an X-ray of the joint, in order to assess the level of damage to the joint, and then decide the correct course of action to treat it.

It is worth noting that you should not listen to the opinions of others around you regarding your injury, as they are not specialists and it is better to visit a specialized doctor such as Dr. Ibrahim Gado, an orthopedic consultant, who is able to diagnose your condition and direct you to the correct method for treating recurrent dislocation of the shoulder joint.