Voluntary Subluxation of the Shoulder Rarely needs Surgery and is often seen with ligamentous laxity

Many patients with ligamentous laxity are able to sublux their glenohumeral joints. This is often done as a 'party trick' when they are younger and can eventually lead to stretching of the tissues and damage to the joint. A dimple or clunk is seen when the glenohumeral joint subluxes or dislocates but is usually not painful for the person. Most of these patients have ligamentous laxity and should be encouraged to stop this activity. Surgery is rarely required unless secondary tissue damage has taken place.

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