Humeral head is displaced anteriorly beyond the glenoid fossa due to external rotation while arm is in abduction 1,2,3.
Sometimes (less commonly) caused by direct contact to the poste...
Often occurs after a fall on the outstretched arm or with reaching (making a tackle) and having arm forcibly abducted 1[A]
First time event versus recurrence (may affect ease of reduct...
Analgesia often not needed if reduction is performed immediately after dislocation 1,2[A],3,4[C].
Verbal coaching to relax the patient is helpful.
Analgesic and benzodiazepine medications may ...
Little data exist as to when it is safe for an athlete to return to play after sustaining a dislocation 2[A],4[C].
Most experts would recommend waiting until athlete has full range of moti...
TUBS usually responds better to surgical fixation.
AMBRI: rehabilitation for 3 to 6 mo or more (patient needs to perform exercises independently), if fails, prolonged exercise program m...
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