Saturday, May 25, 2019

Few techniques of Relocation of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

a. Kocher Method- Traction, External Rotation, Adduction, Internal Rotation


b. Hippocrates method



c. Stimpson's method- 4-6 kg weight suspended from wrist. In most cases, this gradual traction overcomes muscle spasm and reduction achieved in 20-25 minutes.

d. Milch Method- Does not usually require anesthesia or sedation. Patient supine, steady downward traction applied at elbow; combined with slow, gradual external rotation and abduction of limb

(image source: Netter's concise orthopedics Anatomy) 

e. Traction- Counter Traction Method


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