The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated joint of the body. Because it moves in several directions, your shoulder can dislocate forward, backward or downward. The most common variety is a forward (anterior) dislocation.

What 3 directions can a shoulder dislocation?

The shoulder joint can dislocate forward, backward, or downward.

Is anterior or posterior shoulder dislocation more common?

Anterior dislocation is most common, accounting for 95 to 97 percent of cases. Posterior dislocation accounts for 2 to 4 percent, and inferior dislocation (ie, luxatio erecta, which means "to place upward") accounts for 0.5 percent [6].