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Neil J Cunningham, MB BS, Registrar.
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Techniques for reduction of anteroinferior shoulder dislocation
Article first published online: 1 NOV 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2005.00778.x
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Cunningham, N. J. (2005), Techniques for reduction of anteroinferior shoulder dislocation. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 17: 463–471. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2005.00778.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 1 NOV 2005
- Article first published online: 1 NOV 2005
- Accepted 16 March 2005
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Keywords:
- dislocation;
- method;
- reduction;
- shoulder;
- technique
Abstract
Dislocation of the shoulder joint is common. The shoulder is affected in up to 60% of all major joint dislocations, one study citing an incidence of 1.7% in the general population. The most common form is anteroinferior dislocation. A variety of techniques to reduce shoulder dislocation has been described. The key to successful relocation is a thorough understanding of the anatomy of both the enlocated and the dislocated shoulder joint.