How to reduce anterior shoulder dislocations using scapular manipulation
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Scapular manipulation repositions the glenoid fossa rather than the humeral head. It requires less force than many other methods, can sometimes be done without analgesia, and is a popular first choice for anterior shoulder dislocation reduction.
(See also Overview of Shoulder Dislocation Reduction Techniques, Overview of Dislocations, and Shoulder Dislocations.)
Scapular manipulation is a preferred technique because it is gentle, easy to do, and free of complications.
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