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Reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocations under local anaesthesia--a prospective study
K Paudel1, R L Pradhan, K P Rijal
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KMC Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal.
Objective:
To evaluate the application of local anaesthesia for reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation
Design:
A prospective study of patients coming with anterior dislocation of shoulder to KMCTH from July 2002 to Sep 2003.
Subjects:
Patients of aged 15-55 years with no associated fractures of adjoining bones.
Results:
A total of fifteen patients with anterior inferior shoulder dislocation were studied and all were reduced safely under local anaesthesia.
Conclusion:
Use of intra-articular lignocaine for reduction of shoulder dislocation is safe and effective and is beneficial for countries like Nepal where health facilities are minimum in rural and suburban areas.
