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Shoulder Subluxation in elderly inpatients

G I Carpenter, P H Millard

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |July 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Shoulder subluxation is common in geriatric patients but often asymptomatic. Treatment is only recommended for cases with significant pain, as mild cases may reflect normal aging.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Radiology
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Shoulder subluxation is a condition affecting the humeral head's position.
    • Its prevalence and clinical significance in the elderly population require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of shoulder subluxation in geriatric patients.
    • To correlate subluxation with shoulder function and daily living activities.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of chest radiographs from 300 consecutively admitted geriatric patients.
    • Measurement of humeral head subluxation and excursion.
    • Correlation with range of motion and activities of daily living.

    Main Results:

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  • 16% of patients exhibited shoulder subluxation.
  • No significant correlation found between subluxation and functional impairment.
  • A trend suggested increased movement impairment with greater humeral head excursion.

    • Conclusions:

    • Shoulder subluxation is relatively common in geriatric patients.
    • It may be associated with aging, laxity, or minor joint abnormalities.
    • Intervention is warranted only for symptomatic cases causing significant pain.