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External rotation method of shoulder dislocation reduction.

M J Mirick, J E Clinton, E Ruiz

    JACEP
    |December 1, 1979
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    The external rotation method successfully reduced anterior shoulder dislocations in 80% of patients on the first try. This easy and atraumatic technique is effective for both initial and recurrent shoulder dislocations.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Sports Medicine

    Background:

    • Anterior shoulder dislocation is a common emergency department presentation.
    • Traditional reduction methods can be painful and may lead to complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the external rotation method for reducing anterior shoulder dislocations.
    • To assess the success rate in inexperienced hands.

    Main Methods:

    • The external rotation method was applied to 85 consecutive patients with anterior shoulder dislocations.
    • Data collected included success rate on first attempt and any complications.

    Main Results:

    • The external rotation method achieved successful reduction in 80% of cases on the first attempt.

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  • No complications were directly attributed to the technique itself.
  • Conclusions:

    • The external rotation method is a successful, easy, and atraumatic technique for reducing anterior shoulder dislocations.
    • It is effective for both primary and recurrent dislocations.