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SHOULDER DISLOCATION - Operate or Not?

Surgical Management of Shoulder Dislocation Introduction Shoulder dislocation is a common musculoskeletal injury, occurring approximately 20 times per 10,000 individuals annually. While non-operative treatment is often effective, recurrent dislocations are a significant concern, particularly among younger patients and those with high-demand lifestyles. Surgery can be considered for patients with recurrent dislocations, those with concomitant injuries, or those experiencing persistent pain and functional limitations. Indications for Surgery Surgical intervention for shoulder dislocation is typically considered in the following scenarios: Recurrent Dislocations: Patients with a history of two or more dislocations are at a substantially increased risk of future recurrences, reaching up to 90% in some studies. Surgery can effectively reduce the likelihood of re-dislocation, especially in younger patients and those engaged in high-impact activities. Concomitant Injuri...

Orthopaedic Sub Specialities

Orthopaedics is the field of medicine that deals with the musculoskeletal system that includes bones , joints , muscles , tendons and ligaments. The doctors are called Orthopaedicians. They are also called Orthopaedic Surgeons because Orthopaedics by itself is a surgical field. The other names are Ortho Doctors , Orthopods , Ortho Surgeon , Bone and Joint Specialist and Bone Doctor among many things. This field is further divided into  1) Trauma which deals with fractures (broken bones) and dislocations. 2).Spine to handle problems of the neck and back. This can be pain , sprain , fractures , disc problems, deformities, displacement. 3) Sports Injury as the name suggests usually handles injuries of the ligaments, tendons that happen in sportsmen usually by Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery). Injuries of the knee like ACL , Meniscus and of the Shoulder like Rotator Cuff, Impingement and Dislocations are the most common. 4) Paediatric Orthopaedics is for children. Fractures , ...

SCOT FRACTURE CLINIC

CALL 9094567894 ,9094567893 VISIT :  WWW.SCOTORTHO.COM GOOGLE:  PAGE & MAP Fracture healing is a natural process but as Orthopaedic Surgeons our duty is to diagnose the fracture and then decide if it can be treated conservatively with Plaster or if it needs Surgical Fixation to bring the Fracture fragments into correct alignment which is essential to ensure full range of movement and also to avoid deformities. At SCOT (South Chennai Ortho & Trauma ) : Dr. Naveen's Bone & Joint Clinic we have the experience and expertise to handle all kinds of fractures across all age groups. Please visit to be consulted and treated by top notch experts. #Fracture #JointReplacement #KneeReplacement #HipReplacement #spine #back #pain #arthritis #spondylosis #arthroscopy #ACL #sportsinjuries #paediatricortho #deformity #osteoarthritis #disc #minimallyinvssive #keyhole #orthopaedics #orthodoctor #orthopaedician #orthosurgeon #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #steroidinjection #jointpain ...

SCOT SPORTS MEDICINE (ARTHROSCOPY) CLINIC

Call 9094567894 , 9094568893 for appointments. GOOGLE:  PAGE & MAP Visit : www.scotortho.com Sports not only keeps one in peak physical fitness but also contributes to mental well being too. So everyone is encouraged to take up a sport. That being there in Orthopaedics a Specialty called Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy has developed to keep atheletes in top shape and also treat their injuries. Now those techniques are available for everyone so that their day to day activities can be done without pain and independently. Take Shoulder Arthroscopy as an example. It used to be used only for top sportsmen but today Rotator Cuff tears and Instabilities are treated very commonly. So no matter if you are into professional sport or not , do not hesitate to visit us to get those nagging injuries an pains treated... After all why shouldn't you be in top shape to keep moving without pain. #Fracture #JointReplacement #KneeReplacement #HipReplacement #spine #back #pain #arthriti...