title: Effectiveness of external-rotation immobilization after initial shoulder dislocation in reducing recurrence rates.
abstract: Initial, traumatic shoulder dislocations, particularly in an anterior direction, are among the most common shoulder injuries. Traditionally, nonsurgical treatment for first-time shoulder dislocations consists of immobilization in internal rotation (IR). However, there is a high rate of recurrence after this course of treatment. Recent reports indicate that immobilization in external rotation (ER) instead of IR may more effectively reduce recurrence rates, resulting in a viable nonsurgical treatment option for patients sustaining an initial shoulder dislocation.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Kellie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Huxel Bliven
authors.forename: Karrie L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Hamstra-Wright
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000379:methods*; D012008:Recurrence; D012399:Rotation; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation*