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Shoulder Dislocation Causes & Risks

Causes

Shoulder dislocation can be caused by:

  • Falling on an outstretched arm
  • A direct blow to the shoulder area, such as in automobile accident
  • Forceful throwing, lifting, or hitting
  • Force applied to an outstretched arm, such as in a football tackle

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease, condition, or injury.

Risk factors for a shoulder dislocation include:

  • Previous shoulder dislocation or subluxation
  • Participating in contact sports such as football, wrestling, and hockey
  • Conditions involving loose joints, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
  • Poor muscle tone

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