Shoulder subluxation
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with shoulder subluxation
Treatments taken by people for shoulder subluxation

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Compare treatments taken by people with shoulder subluxation

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Who has shoulder subluxation on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 16 say shoulder subluxation is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | |
| Female | 59 |