Frequency of recurrent dislocation after conservative management of acute traumatic shoulder dislocation

Abstract

Dislocations of the shoulder are a serious and expensive issue. Younger males are more likely than older men to experience shoulder dislocations, with overall incidence rates ranging between 23.91 and 23.12 per 100,000 person/years. After initial closure reduction and sling immobilization of the traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation, this study will give us the most recent and accurate information about the severity of recurrence of dislocation. Aim: The goal is to determine the frequency of recurrent shoulder dislocation occurs following conservative treatment. Place and Duration: In the Orthopaedics Department, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar for six months duration from 28/6/2012 to 28/12/2018. Methods: A total of 172 patients were observed during this study. All patients had conservative treatment, which included manual shoulder reduction and three weeks of immobilization with a sling. In order to reduce bias, all treatments were carried out by a consultant orthopedic surgeon with at least seven years of experience, assisted by a senior postgraduate resident. To check for the recurrence of the dislocation, all patients were instructed to maintain regular follow-up for the following three months.