title: Humerus axial traction with acromial fixation reduction maneuver for anterior shoulder dislocation.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Many techniques have been described for the reduction of anterior glenohumeral dislocation, but each of the techniques has its disadvantages. A new shoulder reduction technique is needed to overcome these disadvantages.
  
  
  METHODS
  An alternate technique of humerus axial traction with acromial fixation is presented. The technical description of this procedure focuses on the pre-reduction and post-reduction process. The use of acromial countertraction, the choice of the most loosely packed position of the shoulder joint, and the operator's ability to reduce muscle spasm are the main principles discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This modified technique increases the possibilities for the reduction of shoulder dislocation in different clinical situations.
authors.affiliation: Asociación española de Terapia Manual/Manipulativa Ortopédica OMT-E, Zaragoza, Spain.
authors.forename: Santos
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Caudevilla Polo
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Estébanez de Miguel
authors.forename: Orosia
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Lucha López
authors.forename: José Miguel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tricás Moreno
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pérez Guillén
mesh_terms: D000174:Acromion / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000628:therapy*; D014143:Traction / Q000379:methods