What does a dislocated shoulder feel like?
ANSWER
You can feel when your shoulder pops out of place. The pop will be followed by intense pain. You might also have swelling, bruising, and weakness in the arm.
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini on May 22, 2019
SOURCES:
Merck Manual Home Edition.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Mayo Clinic.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
SOURCES:
Merck Manual Home Edition.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Mayo Clinic.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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