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Major nerves and blood vessels can be blocked/pinched and cause injury or loss of limb if not treated.

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Q: Why is a dislocated shoulder a medical emergency?
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What are the medical uses for a shoulder brace?

The medical uses for a shoulder brace are to protect the shoulder and keep it in place usually after a shoulder injury. These are often used when one has dislocated a shoulder.


Should you ice a dislocated shoulder?

Go to the emergency room and have them put it back into place.


Is a dislocated shoulder a preexisting condition?

If your shoulder commonly comes out of its socket, then it is a preexisting condition. If it is the first time you have dislocated your shoulder or if you have never dislocated your shoulder, then it is not a preexisting condition.


How do you use 'dislocated' in a sentence?

A dislocated shoulder or knee can be quite painful.


Is my hamster going to die it dislocated its shoulder?

A hamster with a dislocated shoulder is not going to die. He should be taken to the vet, who can pop the shoulder back into place and heal the hamster.


Felt a pop in your shoulder now have shoulder pain and pain radiating down your are what could this be?

Dislocated Shoulder


What is the most easily dislocated joint the the body?

the most common area that gets dislocated in the body is the shoulder.


Is swimming good exercise for dislocated shoulder?

it is bad


What happens to the muscle tissue in a dislocated shoulder?

it is damaged


Is there a cure for shoulder pain?

If you have an emergency medical technician certification then you are qualified to work in the medical field. You will be able to assist in emergency medical situations and get people to the hospital for treatment.


How can you heal a dislocated shoulder?

It just has to be put back into place.


How do you treat a hamster with a dislocated shoulder?

Take it to the vet and let him do it