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today i dislocated my shoulder at school... its the first time its ever happened. i wasnt doing anything to strain it. will it keep dislocating or is that something that just happened???
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Permalink Reply by John Crabbe on
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I would probably ask a doctor.
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Permalink Reply by Kenneth Austin Veal on
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ill wait till tomorrow and ill talk to one of our EMTs
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Or a doctor who has actual knowledge and training in such things vs an EMT.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on
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Looking at your profile, noting that you are 17, means that your body should not be having these types of issues already. Not knowing your history, it stands to reason that you first need to make an appointment with your family physician. Explain what happened and see if physical therapy is required to strengthen up specific muscles and tendons that are suppose to hold things in place. You may be directed to have a MRI, which may or may not show why there was a problem. The same goes for getting an ultrasound, but these are very good diagnostic tools that can identify what was ripped or damaged, and how severe. You just might find yourself getting orthoscopic surgery and getting what ever is damaged, repaired. What is a waste of time however is waiting to talk to an EMT. I am an EMT, in fact, I was certified as a paramedic, but you have to understand that an EMT focuses on emergency medicine, not physical therapy to prevent injuries. EMT's training levels are nothing close to PT's, which it sure sounds like you need. Best of luck to your injury and assumed repairs.
CBz
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Permalink Reply by Ron King (Fire Chief) on
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kenneth, Always go to a higher power. Go to a doctor. He most likely will take xrays to see what is going on in there.
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