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Shoulder SubluxationAka: Glenohumeral Subluxation, Humeral Head Subluxation

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  1. See Also
    1. Shoulder Dislocation
  2. Definition
    1. Inferior displacement of the humeral head
  3. Etiologies
    1. Suggests Hypotonicity
    2. Shoulder Fracture
    3. Neuropathy (e.g. Brachial Neuritis)
    4. Cerebrovascular Accident or other CNS Disorder
  4. Diagnostics
    1. Electromyogram (EMG)
      1. Evaluates for neuropathic cause
      2. Indicated for atraumatic subluxation
  5. Management
    1. See Shoulder Instability
    2. Exercises after injury healed
      1. Shoulder Range of Motion Exercises
      2. Shoulder Strength Exercises
  6. Course
    1. Muscle tone returns after injury resolves

Glenohumeral Subluxation (C1720803)

ConceptsDisease or Syndrome (T047)
MSHD012783
EnglishGlenohumeral Subluxation, Glenohumeral Subluxations
SourcesMSH
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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