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Intra-articular lidocaine safe and effective for reduction of shoulder dislocations
September 2014
Intra-articular lidocaine safe and effective for reduction of shoulder dislocations
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of intra-articular lidocaine and intravenous sedation for reduction of shoulder dislocations: a randomized, prospective study
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Dec;84-A(12):2135-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients with an isolated glenohumeral joint dislocation were randomized to receive either intravenous sedation or intra-articular lidocaine to facilitate reduction of the dislocation using the modified Stimson method. The two groups were compared with regard to the rate of successful reduction, pain as rated on a visual analog scale, time required for the reduction, time from the reduction unt...
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