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SUBMITTER: Braun C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6510174 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Braun Cordula C McRobert Cliona J CJ
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20190510
<h4>Background</h4>Acute anterior shoulder dislocation, which is the most common type of dislocation, usually results from an injury. Subsequently, the shoulder is less stable and is more susceptible to re-dislocation or recurrent instability (e.g. subluxation), especially in active young adults. After closed reduction, most of these injuries are treated with immobilisation of the injured arm in a sling or brace for a few weeks, followed by exercises. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first ...[more]