Acute shoulder dislocation Signs and Symptoms Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects will be randomly assigned into two study groups. In the normal practice group, the Kocher's manoeuvre will be suggested as a primary reduction technique. Emergency physicians can also use any
Sponsors
The Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine (China)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Sample criteria are non-exclusive to gender and ethnic background. The sample inclusion criteria consists of: 1. Aged greater than or equal to 18 years 2. Anterior or posterior shoulder dislocation without fracture of the surgical neck of humerus 3. Patient who is able to communicate and cooperate 4. Height 150 cm or above
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute psychiatric disease 2. Inability to complete assessment of pain, e.g. dementia 3. Contraindications to any study medication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Length of patient stay in the ED, measured one and half years after the study commenced. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Length of the procedure 2. Successful reduction rate 3. Levels of pain experienced by patients in different time periods before and after the reduction Measured one and half years after the study commenced. | — |
Countries
Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed