This shoulder injury is the most common type of dislocation. It can cause pain, deformity, and reduced function in the affected arm. A doctor will often need to put the arm back in its socket ...

Splints can be used for broken or dislocated bones, strains, sprains, and ruptured tendons. If you’re using a splint, watch out for discoloration, numbness, or tingling in the surrounding skin.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In his presentation at Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, said an open Bankart repair may not be enough for treatment of a second shoulder dislocation with 6% ...