Research Article

Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation

Volume: 46 Number: 2 April 12, 2012
  • Mahir Mahirogullari
  • Faruk Akyildiz
  • Ismet Koksal
  • Selami Cakmak
  • Mustafa Kurklu
  • Mesih Kuskucu
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Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation

Abstract

Objective: The ideal reduction method for anterior shoulder dislocation is defined as a practical technique applied without any assistance and minimizing patient interference. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients with shoulder dislocations reduced using the chair method in the emergency department and show that the chair method is one of the ideal methods.
Methods: Seventy-four patients with anterior shoulder dislocation were treated using the chair method. Data from patients were recorded and analyzed.
Results: All dislocated shoulders were successfully reduced using the chair method without any complication or difficulty. Thirty patients had first time dislocation and 44 patients had previous dislocation. Mean duration between dislocation and reduction was 3 (range: 1 to 6) hours. Mean duration of reduction was 13.9 (range: 3 to 45) seconds.
Conclusion: The chair method is an effective and successful reduction method for shoulder dislocation. We believe that orthopedists and emergency department physicians should be familiar with this simple technique which does not have to be performed under general anesthesia.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mahir Mahirogullari This is me

Faruk Akyildiz This is me

Ismet Koksal This is me

Selami Cakmak This is me

Mustafa Kurklu This is me

Mesih Kuskucu This is me

Publication Date

April 12, 2012

Submission Date

March 7, 2014

Acceptance Date

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Year 2012 Volume: 46 Number: 2

APA
Mahirogullari, M., Akyildiz, F., Koksal, I., Cakmak, S., Kurklu, M., & Kuskucu, M. (2012). Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 46(2), 102-106. https://izlik.org/JA62GX56TJ
AMA
1.Mahirogullari M, Akyildiz F, Koksal I, Cakmak S, Kurklu M, Kuskucu M. Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2012;46(2):102-106. https://izlik.org/JA62GX56TJ
Chicago
Mahirogullari, Mahir, Faruk Akyildiz, Ismet Koksal, Selami Cakmak, Mustafa Kurklu, and Mesih Kuskucu. 2012. “Chair Method: A Simple and Effective Method for Reduction of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 46 (2): 102-6. https://izlik.org/JA62GX56TJ.
EndNote
Mahirogullari M, Akyildiz F, Koksal I, Cakmak S, Kurklu M, Kuskucu M (April 1, 2012) Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 46 2 102–106.
IEEE
[1]M. Mahirogullari, F. Akyildiz, I. Koksal, S. Cakmak, M. Kurklu, and M. Kuskucu, “Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 46, no. 2, pp. 102–106, Apr. 2012, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA62GX56TJ
ISNAD
Mahirogullari, Mahir - Akyildiz, Faruk - Koksal, Ismet - Cakmak, Selami - Kurklu, Mustafa - Kuskucu, Mesih. “Chair Method: A Simple and Effective Method for Reduction of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 46/2 (April 1, 2012): 102-106. https://izlik.org/JA62GX56TJ.
JAMA
1.Mahirogullari M, Akyildiz F, Koksal I, Cakmak S, Kurklu M, Kuskucu M. Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2012;46:102–106.
MLA
Mahirogullari, Mahir, et al. “Chair Method: A Simple and Effective Method for Reduction of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 46, no. 2, Apr. 2012, pp. 102-6, https://izlik.org/JA62GX56TJ.
Vancouver
1.Mahir Mahirogullari, Faruk Akyildiz, Ismet Koksal, Selami Cakmak, Mustafa Kurklu, Mesih Kuskucu. Chair method: a simple and effective method for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 2012 Apr. 1;46(2):102-6. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA62GX56TJ