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.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KMC Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal.
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Paudel
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Pradhan
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KP
Rijal
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