Question
Hi. This last Sunday,I dislocated my shoulder from a fall. This is my first dislocation. When I was in the ER, they told me that I had to see an orthopedic surgeon but also told me that I could go to back to work.I am a deli worker and a part time cake decorator. I am able to do most of the activities with one hand but after work, it feels like its burning and throbs.Is that normal??? Or should I be concerned? I take baer back and body for the pain and it seems to work...What I want to know is if it is absolutely necessary to see a surgeon or do I need to. The reason I ask this is because I don't have insurance to cover the visit.

Thank you for you time

Answer
Dear Megan,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661,Roscoe Village 60618, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says...
If you dislocated your shoulder & it is still dislocated-even partially-you should follow up with a specialist. Find an osteopath-D.O.-who will know non-surgical & surgical techniques. Explain the situation up front to the office manager & see if they will accept your x-rays without a repeat.
If the office knows up front your situation, and they don't work with you-then seek another office.
Private practices or an osteopathic college would be your best bet

Hope this helps.
Good Luck!
The podiatrists of AnkleNFootCenters.com are specialists in orthopedics and sports medicine.
We are located in Chicago & Elmhurst
.
Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661


DISCLAIMER:
This information is offered as free advice and as general information. It may not be applicable to the specific questioner and his/her problem.  It is not based on actual knowledge of the questioner or his/her medical history and it cannot and should not be relied upon as definitive medical opinion or advice.  Reliable medical opinion and advice can only be obtained through hands-on physical contact and exam of the patient to establish an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.  No doctor/patient relationship is created or established here and may not be inferred through answers on this site.  The questioner and other readers must consult his/her own doctor before proceeding or implementing any suggestions contained within this document and answers on this site.  The questioner is only to act upon his/her own doctor抯 orders and recommendations. By reading this posting which follows, the reader fully understands and confirms that he/she holds harmless this writer. If this is not fully agreeable to you, the reader, and/or you have not attained the age of 18 years, you hereby are advised to read no further.