title: Technical note: modifications and improvements of the Milch technique for the reduction of anterior dislocation of the shoulder without premedication.
abstract: A method for the reduction of anterior dislocations of the shoulder based on the Milch technique is presented. We have been using this method for the last 2 years (75 dislocations) with excellent results. The reduction is easy, produces minimal pain and discomfort for the patient, and the success rate is as high as 94.5%. The modified Milch technique is less troublesome for the patient and the physician and we strongly recommend it.
authors.affiliation: 6th Orthopaedic Department of Asklipiion Voula Hospital, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Garnavos
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006115:Greece / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D008875:Middle Aged; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000209:etiology; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*