http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Although shoulder dislocation can occur at about the same rates in both younger and older patients, injuries in older patients are more likely to be overlooked or misdiagnosed, resulting in years of persistent pain and disability. A new study published in the October 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons examines the differences in dislocation injuries between older and younger patients and suggests an approach to evaluate older patients that could help improve diagnosis and management of interrelated injuries. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-shoulder-dislocation-older-patients-poses.html Surgery Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:25:32 EST news268575875 Summer is a peak season for many sports, and with that comes sport-related injuries. Among those injuries is shoulder joint dislocation. According to a literature review in the August 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, most incidences of shoulder joint instability are the result of traumatic contact injuries like force or falling on an outstretched arm; a direct blow to the shoulder area; forceful throwing, lifting or hitting; or contact with another player. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-recurring-shoulder-instability-injuries-young.html Surgery Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:13:07 EST news263056378 Shoulder injuries are among the most frequently encountered musculoskeletal injuries treated in emergency departments. One new study shows how radiologists can more effectively identify these injuries and improve patient outcomes. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-standards-traumatic-shoulder-injuries-patient.html Other Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:40:01 EST news254896583