Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated joint. It accounts for approximately half (54.9%) of sports-related dislocations in high school athletes. The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, placing it at risk for dislocation. The majority of shoulder dislocations (>95%) occur in an anterior and inferior direction.
Anterior dislocations commonly occur as a result of forceful abduction and external rotation. Posterior dislocations are less common and result from forceful internal rotation and adduction.
Source: Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach May 2014
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated joint. It accounts for approximately half (54.9%) of sports-related dislocations in high school athletes. The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, placing it at risk for dislocation. The majority of shoulder dislocations (>95%) occur in an anterior and inferior direction.