You do not have to be a professional athlete to dislocate your shoulder. Anyone who has encountered this problem knows perfectly well how unpleasant it can be. Sometimes, having suffered with a dislocation once, a person forgets about this trouble for the rest of his life. It is much worse if the joint dislocates again after a while.
Habitual dislocation of the shoulder
If the same joint has dislocated twice already, then, most likely, it is worth waiting for the third and fourth time. This phenomenon is called a habitual dislocation of the shoulder joint. Today this term is almost not used, and the problem described by it is called chronic instability of the shoulder joint.
There is instability due to the fact that the ligaments and tissues, which are responsible for retaining the humerus, cease to properly perform their functions. Most often, the habitual dislocation of the shoulder joint affects young people. If the problem occurs after thirty years, then the probability of a second dislocation is scanty.
Whatever the case, if there is a precedent, it's best to contact a specialist immediately and do not check your joints for strength, thereby aggravating the condition of the cartilaginous tissues.
Treatment of habitual dislocation of the shoulder joint
There is an opinion that if chronic instability of the shoulder joint helps regular exercise. Do not start self-medication with this! The fact that the physical load in training instead of recovery can lead to repeated dislocations, and this only worsens the condition of the apparatus that stabilizes the shoulder joint.
There are several options for treatment:
- Arthroscopic operation of Bankart with habitual dislocation is considered a way out of position number one. It is conducted without cuts. On the body, only one small puncture is made, into which the camera is inserted. Experts study the joint condition, after which a couple more punctures are made, through which a new healthy joint joint is created with the help of special devices (the old one is usually completely erased).
- Operation with the usual dislocation of the shoulder joint helps almost always. But if the dislocation is old or accompanied by detachment of the joint lip, a minimally invasive method is required. This technology allows you to suture the sprained joint capsules.
The most important stage in the treatment of the habitual dislocation of the shoulder is rehabilitation. The shoulder is fixed for three to six weeks by a tire, which must be removed several times a day for the duration of the exercises. It is possible to exercise sports and exercise the shoulder in full only three to four months after surgery.