You have sustained a dislocation to your shoulder for the first time. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint which was disrupted during your dislocation. Please keep the sling provided on for the first three weeks to allow the soft tissues to settle, after this please follow the staged management plan outlined below. Take pain killers as prescribed. You may find it more comfortable to sleep propped up with pillows. If you are worried that you are unable to follow this rehabilitation plan, or have any questions, then please contact the Fracture Care Team for advice.
Primary dislocation of the Shoulder
