Jennifer is an 18-year-old who comes to the emergency room after a fall during a soccer game.Jennifer explains that she fell on her left side and kept her arm out straight to break her fall.She has been experiencing severe pain and limited ROM in her left shoulder.The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer with a dislocated shoulder.Which of the following statements are true concerning shoulder dislocation?

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There is a risk of neurovascular and neurosensory trauma in shoulder dislocations, so it is important for the clinician to check for distal pulses. A and C are false as anterior dislocations are more common than posterior dislocations and recurrent dislocations are common and can occur with minimal force. D is not always necessary as some cases can be managed non-surgically.

Jennifer Is an 18-Year-Old Who Comes to the Emergency Room