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Top 10 Causes of Shoulder Pain

Dislocation

This is the most common cause of shoulder pain. Shoulder dislocation is a situation in which the ball of the upper arm bone pops out of its socket. It occurs when the ball-shaped of the upper arm bone (humerus) comes out of the shoulder socket. The arm bone may come out forward, backward or downward, either wholly or partially. Upper arm bone dislocation may be caused by a fall, sporting injuries, or trauma and is an excruciating condition. The moving of shoulder when it dislocates is frequently prohibited. A dislocated bone always appear in a deformed manner or out of place, and there sometimes may be swelling or bruising around the joint.

Shoulder dislocation may receive of the surrounding structures of the shoulder become worn down. Symptoms of shoulder dislocation include pain, swelling, numbness, and weakness. Pain relief and sedation are advisable for the doctor to give the patient before putting the bone back into its place. [2]