Shoulder Dislocation Treatment in Indore
Fast, Reliable Recovery from Sports Injuries with Shoulder Specialist Care
A shoulder dislocation is a common sports-related injury that occurs when the upper arm bone slips out of the shoulder socket. It can cause severe pain, swelling, and instability. At Ortho Pro Clinic, Indore, Dr. Ravindra Gupta, an expert in shoulder and sports injuries, offers advanced treatment and arthroscopic stabilization procedures to restore joint function and prevent recurrent dislocations.
🔍 What is a Shoulder Dislocation?
Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body, making it prone to dislocations. A shoulder dislocation happens when the humeral head (upper arm bone) pops out of the glenoid (shoulder socket) — either partially (subluxation) or completely.
Symptoms of a Shoulder Dislocation
- Severe shoulder pain at the time of injury
- Visible deformity or abnormal shoulder contour
- Swelling and bruising
- Inability to move the arm
- Numbness or tingling (if nerves are affected)
- Feeling of instability, especially in chronic or repeated cases
- A fall onto an outstretched hand
- Direct trauma during contact sports (football, wrestling, kabaddi)
- Sudden twisting or overhead movement
- Previous history of shoulder instability or ligament laxity
- Clinical examination and shoulder stability tests
- X-ray to check joint position and rule out fractures
- MRI or CT scan to assess soft tissue damage (labrum tear, rotator cuff)
🧘 Non-Surgical (First-time dislocation or mild cases):
- Closed reduction (manual repositioning of the joint)
- Sling immobilization for 2–4 weeks
- Pain relief and anti-inflammatory medications
- Physiotherapy to restore strength and prevent future dislocation
🔧 Surgical (Recurrent dislocations or labral injuries):
- Arthroscopic Bankart Repair – Repair torn ligaments/labrum
- Arthroscopic Remplissage – For engaging Hill-Sachs lesions
- Latarjet Procedure – For bone loss-related recurrent dislocations
- Minimally invasive approach with faster recovery
- Non-surgical care: ₹2,500 – ₹12,000
- Arthroscopic surgery: ₹80,000 – ₹1,60,000
Final cost depends on severity, procedure type, and hospital facilities.
- Sling support: 2–3 weeks
- Physical therapy starts early
- Return to daily activities: 4–6 weeks
- Return to sports: 3–6 months (depending on surgery)