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ArticleThe Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association2009

Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation: a case study of nonoperative management in a mixed martial arts athlete.

Kevin Sims, Andreo Spina

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Article in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Kevin SimsSport Sciences Resident, Division of Graduate Studies, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada.
Andreo Spina

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo present an evidence-informed approach to the nonoperative management of a first-time, traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 30-year-old mixed martial arts athlete, with no prior shoulder injuries, presented one day following a first-time, traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation. An eight-week, individualized, intensive, nonoperative rehabilitation program was immediately begun upon presentation. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: Management consisted of immobilization of the shoulder in external rotation and a progressive rehabilitation program aimed at restoring range of motion, strength of the dynamic stabilizers, and proprioception of the shoulder. Eight weeks post-dislocation the patient had regained full range of motion and strength compared to the unaffected limb and apprehension and relocation tests for instability were negative.

conclusionThis case illustrates successful management of a first-time, traumatic, anterior shoulder dislocation using immobilization in external rotation combined with an intensive rehabilitation program.

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dislocationrehabilitationshoulder

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PMID20037691
PMCPMC2796945

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