What is shoulder subluxation?

A partial shoulder dislocation (subluxation) occurs when the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is partially out of the socket (glenoid). This can cause pain, swelling, weakness, and decreased range of motion.

How do members experience shoulder subluxation?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with shoulder subluxation*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for shoulder subluxation*

Who has shoulder subluxation on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 21
40s 17
50s 23
60s 13
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 25
Female 62