title: How I Manage Acute Anterior Shoulder Dislocations.
abstract: In brief: Anterior shoulder dislocations occur as a result of indirect as well as direct forces and are common in contact sports. Although diagnosis is usually easy, x-rays should be obtained to confirm the diagnosis and rule out associated fractures. The authors present the guidelines they follow in treating this problem. In addition, they discuss complications that may follow a dislocation or its reduction, including fracture, vascular or neural injury, and recurrent dislocation.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Grana
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Holder
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Schelberg-Karnes