Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF CLOSED REDUCTION OF TRAUMATIC ANTERIOR DISLOCATION OF THE SHOULDER

Saeed Raheem Alwan* and Mohammed Hussein Khudhair Abbas

ABSTRACT

Acute anterior shoulder dislocation is a common presentation to emergency departments. A standard technique for reduction does not exist. Most dislocations can be reduced by one or more simple manoeuvres involving traction-countertraction, leverage and/or pulsion. The better-known methods are discussed, highlighting the manoeuvres, virtues and drawbacks.

Keywords: Emergencies, orthopaedic manipulation, shoulder joint, traction.