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Evaluation of the Scapulohumeral Distraction Technique for Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

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February 2025

Evaluation of the Scapulohumeral Distraction Technique for Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

Vol: 307| Issue: 2| Number:22| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Evaluation of the scapulohumeral distraction technique for anterior shoulder dislocation: a randomized controlled trial.

J Shoulder Elbow Surg . 2024 Nov;33(11):2345-2351.

Contributing Authors:
G Kalinterakis G Velivasakis K Balaouras G Psilomanousakis E Daskalogiannakis K Mastrantonakis

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Synopsis

Eighty-seven patients with acute anterior shoulder dislocation were randomized to receive either the scapulohumeral distraction (SHD) technique (n=43) or the Hippocratic technique (HT) (n=44). The primary outcome of interest was the success rate of shoulder reduction. Secondary outcomes included procedure time, pain level during the reduction attempt, patient satisfaction, and the occurrence of co...

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