Reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocations under local anaesthesia--a prospective study.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the application of local anaesthesia for reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation


METHODS
A prospective study of patients coming with anterior dislocation of shoulder to KMCTH from July 2002 to Sep 2003.


METHODS
Patients of aged 15-55 years with no associated fractures of adjoining bones.


RESULTS
A total of fifteen patients with anterior inferior shoulder dislocation were studied and all were reduced safely under local anaesthesia.


CONCLUSIONS
Use of intra-articular lignocaine for reduction of shoulder dislocation is safe and effective and is beneficial for countries like Nepal where health facilities are minimum in rural and suburban areas.
Paudel
K
K
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KMC Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal.
Pradhan
R L
RL
Rijal
K P
KP
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008012:Lidocaine