Dislocated shoulder definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms

Font Size

Dislocated shoulder Index


	Our Dislocated shoulder Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Dislocated shoulder

Definition of Dislocated shoulder

Dislocated shoulder: The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body and allows the arm to move in many directions. This ability to move makes the joint inherently unstable and also makes the shoulder the most often dislocated joint in the body. Dislocations of the shoulder occur when the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) is dislocated from its socket in the shoulder blade. Ninety percent or more of shoulder dislocations are anterior dislocations, meaning that the humeral head has been moved to a position in front of the joint.

Last Editorial Review: 5/28/2009

Common Misspellings: dislocated sholder

Dislocated shoulder Index

Printer-Friendly Format

Email to a Friend

Suggested Reading by Our Doctors

ibuprofen, Advil, Children's Advil/Motrin, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare Fever, etc. - Explains the medication ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Medipren) a drug used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Article includes descriptions, uses, drug interactions, and side effects.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan) - Medical information on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) used in detecting structural abnormalities of the body. Learn uses, risks, and how to prepare for an MRI scan
Muscle Cramps - Get information on muscle cramps causes (vitamin deficiency, drugs, lactic acid, dehydration, low calcium, potassium or magnesium), treatment and prevention.

Latest Medical News

Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List

Definition of Dislocated shoulder

Latest Medical News

Women's Health

From WebMD

Featured Centers

Health Solutions From Our Sponsors