Reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocations under local anaesthesia--a prospective study.
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the application of local anaesthesia for reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation DESIGN A prospective study of patients coming with anterior dislocation of shoulder to KMCTH from July 2002 to Sep 2003. SUBJECTS Patients of aged 15-55 years with no associated fractures of adjoining bones. RESULTS A total of fifteen patients with anterior inferior shoulder dislocation were studied and all were reduced safely under local anaesthesia. CONCLUSION Use of intra-articular lignocaine for reduction of shoulder dislocation is safe and effective and is beneficial for countries like Nepal where health facilities are minimum in rural and suburban areas.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Kathmandu University medical journal
دوره 2 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004