A shoulder dislocation occurs when there is an injury to the joint between the humerus and scapula. A shoulder dislocation generally occurs after an injury such as a fall or a sports-related injury. It is the most commonly dislocated joint, with elbow, knee, finger and wrist dislocations occurring far less regularly. In most cases, about 95% of the time, when the shoulder dislocates, the top of the humerus is sitting in front of the shoulder blade, this is called an anterior dislocation. In less than 5% of cases, the top of the humerus is behind the shoulder blade this one is called a posterior dislocation. Posterior dislocations are unusual, and seen after injuries or after a seizure.
A shoulder dislocation occurs when there is an injury to the
joint between the humerus and scapula. A shoulder dislocation
generally occurs after an injury such as a fall or a sports-related
injury. It is the most commonly dislocated joint, with elbow, knee,
fnger and wrist dislocations occurring far less regularly. In most
cases, about 95 of the time, when the shoulder dislocates, the top
of the humerus is sitting in front of the shoulder blade, this is
called an anterior dislocation. In less than 5 of cases, the top of
the humerus is behind the shoulder blade this one is called a
posterior dislocation. !osterior dislocations are unusual, and seen
after injuries or after a sei"ure.
