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Age-Appropriate Post-Reduction Care Of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation, Hans B. Ayres, Blaine Winters, Craig Nuttall
Age-Appropriate Post-Reduction Care Of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation, Hans B. Ayres, Blaine Winters, Craig Nuttall
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Background and Purpose: The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body. This paper provides age-appropriate recommendations for post-reduction management of anterior shoulder dislocations. Methods: Literature was reviewed, limited to English language in the last five years. Appropriate articles were rated using the Levels of Evidence tool found in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. Conclusion: We recommend aggressive treatment in younger patients, and increased screening for concomitant injuries in older patients. Implications for Practice: Age should be an important consideration when formulating a plan of care for the patient with shoulder dislocation.