Shoulder dislocations can occasionally require surgery and a bundled payments surgical center can provide the necessary care. Because the shoulder is the body’s most mobile joint, dislocating it is very common. A dislocation occurs when the bone in the upper arm is forced out of the socket in the shoulder. Whether the injury is considered a partial or complete dislocation is determined by how far out of the joint the humeral head is. It is important to seek medical care if a dislocated shoulder is suspected, but symptoms are usually obvious and often include swelling, pain, visible disjointedness, and inability to move the affected area.
Shoulder dislocations can be treated with non-surgical methods including rehabilitation, immobilization in a sling, medication, or physically maneuvering the joint back into the proper position. If the joint is prone to multiple dislocations or has nerve and blood vessel damage, surgery may be required. Surgery may also be recommended for young athletes who run a higher risk of dislocating the joint multiple times through repetitive motions like pitching a baseball. Most shoulder surgeries are arthroscopic and minimally invasive; the surgical team will use a tiny camera inserted into a small incision to assess and repair damage to the tendons, bones, and tissues as needed.
Shoulder dislocations are common and a surgery can be at potentially no cost to the patient at a bundled payments surgical center. Nadora Healthcare surgical center is located in Johnstown, Colorado, and provides world-class healthcare to patients across the country. Through debt free healthcare initiatives, patients who work for self-funded employers can have surgery at potentially no cost to them. Finding out more about what surgical options are available to you is easy! You can get in contact with our team through the form on the right side of this page or by calling directly at 970-663-3200.
Author: Hailey Siler