The effect of limb immobilization in external rotation in anterior shoulder dislocation

Investigation of the effect of limb immobilization in external rotation on recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation in patients admitted to hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20171205037766N1

Enrollment

200

Registered

2018-08-01

Start date

2014-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-09-11

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Conditions

Shoulder dislocation. Subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: After the shoulder is placed back in position, the immobilization is in a rotational state outward and at a distance from the axis of the body and an armpit cushion

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Anterior shoulder dislocation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A history of shoulder dislocation Fracture of the scapular and humerus History of underlying diseases affecting study outcomes such as osteoporosis and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation. Timepoint: Following up with patients is carried out for at least 2 years. Method of measurement: Physical examination.;Shoulder range Of motion. Timepoint: For each patient, immediately after removing the brace, 3 months, one year, and 2 years after immobilization. Method of measurement: Range Of Motion Shoulder (ROM) questionnaire completed by the researcher.;Quality of life in patients with shoulder problems. Timepoint: Three months, one year and two years after immobilization. Method of measurement: Oxford Shoulder questionnaire.;Evaluation of patients' comfort in brace. Timepoint: After the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation. Timepoint: Following up with patients is carried out for at least 2 years. Method of measurement: Physical examination.;Shoulder range Of motion. Timepoint: For each patient, immediately after removing the brace, 3 months, one year, and 2 years after immobilization. Method of measurement: Range Of Motion Shoulder (ROM) questionnaire completed by the researcher.;Quality of life in patients with shoulder problems. Timepoint: Three months, one year and two years after immobilization. Method of measurement: Oxford Shoulder questionnaire.;Evaluation of patients' comfort in brace. Timepoint: After the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) questionnaire.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Kazem Khalesi

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

khalesimk921@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3801 2610

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026