1. The shoulder joint is the third most frequently dislocated major joint of the body. True False
2. The shoulder can dislocate either backward or downward, but not forward. True False
3. Swelling, numbness, weakness, and bruising are likely to develop with a shoulder dislocation. True False
4. Doctors treat a dislocation by putting the ball of the humerus back into the joint socket, a procedure called a reduction. True False
5. Usually the doctor recommends resting the shoulder and applying ice three or four times a day. True False
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