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Immobilization in external vs. internal rotation following primary shoulder dislocation
February 2015
Immobilization in external vs. internal rotation following primary shoulder dislocation
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The external rotation immobilisation does not reduce recurrence rates or improve quality of life after primary anterior shoulder dislocation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Injury. 2014 Dec;45(12):1842-1847Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seven randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis and systematic review investigating the impact of immobilization in external rotation on recurrence following primary shoulder dislocation. All trials compared immobilization in external rotation with internal rotation. Pooled data on recurrence rate demonstrated a non-significant difference between external and internal rotati...
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