Reduction of acute anterior dislocations of the shoulder without anaesthesia in the position of maximum muscular relaxation.
This paper describes the results obtained in treating 128 acute anterior dislocations of the shoulder by a method of reduction which obtains the maximum degree of muscular relaxation without general anaesthesia. Excellent results were obtained. Subcoracoid dislocations were more difficult to reduce than subglenoid.
Canales Cortés
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Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Miguel Servet Hospital of the National Health Service, Zaragoza, Spain.
García-Dihinx Checa
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Rodriguez Vela
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000758:Anesthesia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D011187:Posture; D011379:Prognosis; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000628:therapy*