Shoulder Dislocation Causes & Risks

Causes

Shoulder dislocation can be caused by:

• Falling on an outstretched arm
• A direct blow to the shoulder area, such as in automobile accident
• Forceful throwing, lifting, or hitting
• Force applied to an outstretched arm, such as in a football tackle

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease, condition, or injury.

Risk factors for a shoulder dislocation include:

• Previous shoulder dislocation or subluxation
• Participating in contact sports such as football, wrestling, and hockey
• Conditions involving loose joints, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
• Poor muscle tone