Severe shoulder pain after an injury
Visible deformity or a “square” shoulder shape
Shoulder looks out of place or lower than normal
Inability to move the shoulder normally
Arm held close to the body for comfort
Swelling around the shoulder
Bruising around the shoulder
Numbness or tingling in the arm, hand, or fingers
Weakness in the arm or hand
Feeling of instability or that the shoulder “popped out”
Limited range of motion
Pain that worsens with any movement
One shoulder appearing different from the other
Need for urgent medical evaluation