title: Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The ideal reduction method for anterior shoulder dislocation is defined as a practical technique applied without any assistance and minimizing patient interference. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients with shoulder dislocations reduced using the chair method in the emergency department and show that the chair method is one of the ideal methods.
  
  
  METHODS
  Seventy-four patients with anterior shoulder dislocation were treated using the chair method. Data from patients were recorded and analyzed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All dislocated shoulders were successfully reduced using the chair method without any complication or difficulty. Thirty patients had first time dislocation and 44 patients had previous dislocation. Mean duration between dislocation and reduction was 3 (range: 1 to 6) hours. Mean duration of reduction was 13.9 (range: 3 to 45) seconds.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The chair method is an effective and successful reduction method for shoulder dislocation. We believe that orthopedists and emergency department physicians should be familiar with this simple technique which does not have to be performed under general anesthesia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey. mahirogullari@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Mahir
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mahiroğulları
authors.forename: Faruk
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Akyıldız
authors.forename: Ismet
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Köksal
authors.forename: Selami
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cakmak
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kürklü
authors.forename: Mesih
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kuşkucu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012008:Recurrence; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D014143:Traction / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome