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Published on: July 5, 2011
A systematic and technical guide on how to reduce a shoulder dislocation
H Alkaduhimi1, J A van der Linde1, M Flipsen1
1Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Joint Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Objectives:
Our objective is to provide a systematic and technical guide on how to reduce a shoulder dislocation, based on techniques that have been described in literature for patients with anterior and posterior shoulder instability.
Materials And Methods:
A PubMed and EMBASE query was performed, screening all relevant literature on the closed reduction techniques. Studies regarding open reduction techniques and studies with fracture dislocations were excluded.
Results:
In this study we give an overview of 23 different techniques for closed reduction and 17 modifications of these techniques.
Discussion:
In this review article we present a complete overview of the techniques, that have been described in the literature for closed reduction for shoulder dislocations. This manuscript can be regarded as a clinical guide how to perform a closed reduction maneuver, including several technical tips and tricks to optimize the success rate and to avoid complications.
Conclusion:
There are 23 different reduction techniques with 17 modifications of these techniques. Knowledge of the different techniques is highly important for a good reduction.
