A comparison of the scapular manipulation and Kocher's technique for acute anterior dislocation of the shoulder

Sahin N., Ozturk A., Ozkan Y., ATICI T., ÖZKAYA G.

EKLEM HASTALIKLARI VE CERRAHISI-JOINT DISEASES AND RELATED SURGERY, vol.22, no.1, pp.28-32, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: EKLEM HASTALIKLARI VE CERRAHISI-JOINT DISEASES AND RELATED SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.28-32
  • Keywords: Closed reduction, conscious sedation, shoulder, shoulder dislocations, visual analog scale, UNUSUAL COMPLICATION, REDUCTION, MANAGEMENT, SEDATION
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to compare the scapular manipulation technique and the Kocher's method in terms of efficacy, safety, and the intensity of pain felt by the patient in the reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation.