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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling Of Shoulder Due To Dislocation

My husband had a dislocated shoulder one week ago, which was reduced in the ER. He s been wearing an immobilizer ever since. He is still having considerable pain, and his arm is now badly swollen from shoulder to just above wrist. The skin is also a grey color. Is such swelling normal following a dislocation reduction?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion i would first like to tell you that swelling is not usual after the dislocation have been reduced, the cause could be
1 shoulder still not reduced
2 too tight immobilizer
3 associated fracture.
4 Patient not resting or
5 Infection.
to rule out we need a X ray of reduction along with the previous X ray with dislocation.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling Of Shoulder Due To Dislocation

Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion i would first like to tell you that swelling is not usual after the dislocation have been reduced, the cause could be 1 shoulder still not reduced 2 too tight immobilizer 3 associated fracture. 4 Patient not resting or 5 Infection. to rule out we need a X ray of reduction along with the previous X ray with dislocation. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.