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A shoulder dislocation occurs when the humeral head is dislodged from the glenohumeral joint space. The difference between a dislocation and a subluxation is a dislocated does not instantly reduce like a subluxation will.

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- Dislocations account for about 3.6% of all high school sports injuries
-Shoulder dislocations make up 54% of those dislocations
- Football is the most common sport for shoulder dislocations, followed by wrestling
-Boys sustain dislocations more commonly than girls

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-Direct contact with another player (ie, football tackle)
-contact with playing surface
-the most common shoulder dislocation is anterior followed by inferior dislocations

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-obvious deformity
-unwillingness to move arm

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-Rehabilitation is required in order to regain strength around the shoulder and to hold the humeral head intact with the joint. Strengthening of the rotator cuff musculature is imperative for optimum outcomes.

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-Some complications can occur from a dislocated shoulder- neurovascular injury, fracture, damaged muscles and ligaments, and most commonly, a higher risk of recurrence.
- some dislocations require surgery in order to repair the surrounding tissues

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- Some healthcare professionals will have their athletes try to self reduce the shoulder before they touch it, whether it be for the athlete's comfort or successful attempts.
- Athletic trainers are certified to reduce shoulder dislocations that are anterior or inferior ONLY, and only if a fracture is not suspected.
- If a posterior dislocation or fracture is suspected, splint and refer to orthopedic doctor.