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By Mr Arvind Mohan
18.12.24
Orthopaedic surgery
Sports-related shoulder dislocations: Causes, risks and effective treatments
Shoulder dislocations are a common injury in sports, particularly in activities that involve high-impact collisions, falls, or overhead motions. Athletes participating in rugby, football, swimming or weightlifting are at increased risk due to the significant strain placed on the shoulder joint.