Shoulder Dislocation

Management of acute shoulder dislocation.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
MusculoskeletalEmergency MedicineOrthopaedics

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Shoulder Pain
National
CKS: Shoulder Pain - Instability Disorders
National
2022 Bern Consensus Statement on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels
Local
2022 Bern Consensus Statement on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels
Local
Consensus Statement on Shoulder Instability
Local
CPG Shoulder Stability and Movement Coordination Deficits: Shoulder Instability
Local
Evaluation and Management of Glenohumeral Instability in Skeletally Immature Patients: Consensus Statement
Local
Revised 2024 ACR Appropriateness Criteria® 1 Acute Shoulder Pain
Local
The American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists: Consensus Statement on Rehabilitation Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
Local