How to care after shoulder dislocation

Shoulder dislocation is the most common type of dislocation. Among all joint dislocations, shoulder dislocation accounts for about 50% of the incidence. If the shoulder joint is dislocated, it should be adjusted and treated in time. It takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Functional exercises should be performed after the fixation is removed. In addition, some medications can be used for treatment, which can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and achieve the effect of anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

How to care after shoulder dislocation

1. Proper fixing

To allow the damaged tissue sufficient time to repair, the shoulder joint should be kept in the adducted position for 2 to 3 weeks. During the fixation period, all factors that are not conducive to joint stability must be overcome; check the tightness of the bandage frequently and pay attention to peripheral circulation. If bruising or severe swelling occurs on the affected limb, go to the hospital for treatment in time. During the immobilization period, patients are encouraged to actively perform functional exercises, such as biceps and triceps contraction and relaxation exercises, and move the elbow, wrist, and finger joints. It is advisable to promote blood circulation, eliminate swelling, and avoid muscle atrophy and joint stiffness. Abduction and external rotation activities are contraindicated. Apply appropriate amount of yellow water to the joints every day or every other day.

The abduction and external rotation activities of the shoulder joint should also be appropriately limited, such as splashing water on the face, reaching high to get objects, wiping the back with a towel, etc. For patients with habitual dislocation, the fixation period should be no less than 3 weeks. 3. Drug treatment

Give blood circulation, blood stasis removal, swelling and pain relief drugs, such as Panax notoginseng oral liquid, Qushang tablets, Xiaotuozhi, etc. 4. Diet adjustment

It is better to eat easily digestible, light and nutritious food, and avoid spicy food.

Among orthopedic emergency patients, shoulder dislocation is one of the most common orthopedic diseases, mostly occurring in young and middle-aged people, more often in males than in females. In addition to obvious history of trauma and pain and swelling in the affected area, the most important feature of joint dislocation is the loss of shoulder joint function. Sometimes it may be combined with damage to blood vessels and nerves, as well as unique physical signs of injured joints, such as square shoulder deformity.

According to statistics of joint dislocation cases received by our department, shoulder dislocation is the most common dislocation in clinical practice, which may cause complications such as traumatic periarthritis of the shoulder or recurrence. After manual reduction, our hospital’s unique yellow water is applied externally and the area is fixed with an “8”-shaped bandage. After routine outpatient treatment and reduction, there is no need for hospitalization, and regular outpatient follow-up visits and dressing changes are required.