[Reduction of traumatic dislocation of the shoulder. For a gentler approach....].
Early traumatic anterior dislocation of the shoulder may be reduced very easily using a method combining gentle traction along the axis of the arm, slow external rotation and outwards pressure on the humeral head with the patient seated. This gentle method does not require sedation or analgesia.
Chevalier
J
J
Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital de la Charité, Lille.
Thery
D
D
Callens
J
J
D006801:Humans; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000628:therapy*
La réduction des luxations traumatiques de l'épaule. Pour une plus grande douceur....