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COA 2016: External vs. internal immobilization on recurrence rate in shoulder dislocation

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June 2016

COA 2016: External vs. internal immobilization on recurrence rate in shoulder dislocation

Vol: 5| Issue: 6| Number:49| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Immobilization in External Rotation After Primary Shoulder Dislocation Reduces the Risk of Recurrence in Young Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Contributing Authors:
JC Murray A Leclerc S Pelet

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50 patients with anterior shoulder dislocation were randomized to receive sling immobilization in either external or internal rotation for the purpose of comparing recurrent dislocation and healing rate of labral lesions (when present) over a 24-month follow-up period. The results demonstrated that recurrence and healing rates were comparable between immobilization groups. However, a subgroup anal...

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