The shoulder joint is one of the body’s major joints. It is a highly mobile connection between the upper limb and the trunk.
Now, any injury occurring at this joint could be troublesome as this could limit the movement of the upper body, especially our arms. If we talk about one of the most debilitating shoulder injuries, then shoulder dislocation is the one. Treatment of such injuries may require surgery that involves the application of orthopedic devices to stabilize the shoulder again.
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In this post, we will focus on discussing some of the common causes of shoulder dislocations to help you know what could result in a severe shoulder injury.
Causes of Shoulder Dislocations
Traumatic Injuries
Traumatic events are known to cause the most shoulder dislocations. They could result due to automobile accidents, contact sports injuries, and falling from a height. Teenagers and younger in their 20s are more prone to getting their shoulder dislocated as at such age they engage more in physical activities and are most active. Besides this, people of such age also participate in sports activities, and hence, are high at risk of sports injuries that could cause shoulder dislocations.
Repetitive Movement
Repetitive overhead movements cause ligaments around the shoulder to stretch continuously and this makes them unstable over time. When this occurs, the chances of shoulder instability increase, and that could also result in shoulder dislocation.
Shoulder dislocation that occurs due to repetitive overhead movement is referred to as a micro-traumatic dislocation. Such a condition is generally seen in athletes engaged in activities that require repetitive overhead motion.
Earlier Dislocation
People who have suffered dislocation earlier in their lives are highly prone to experiencing it a second time. This is because when a dislocation occurs, the tissues surrounding the shoulder stretch and that makes the shoulder unstable. Consequently, there is a heightened risk of recurrent shoulder dislocation. If we talk about numerical values, then some studies have shown that there are as many as 90% recurrence chances of shoulder dislocations in people younger than 20.
Genetic Problems
Shoulder dislocations are not always traumatic as sometimes, the condition could develop due to genetic issues. Some people are born with loose and malleable connective tissues, and hence, they can experience shoulder dislocation without any injury and symptoms like pain. Partial dislocations (subluxations) are also experienced by such people. In such a situation, the joint is known to move back to its original position on its own.
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