Shoulder Dislocation

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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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