A shoulder subluxation refers to a partial dislocation of the shoulder joint. This occurs when the ball of the upper arm bone, called the humerus, partly comes out of the glenoid socket in the shoulder.
In a complete dislocation, the humerus is knocked totally out of the socket.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It contains a number of bones, ligaments, and muscles that work together to keep it stable. Because the shoulder is so mobile, it is very susceptible to dislocation.
A shoulder subluxation is often the result of trauma, injury, or a stroke that weakens the arm muscles.
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