How to reduce anterior shoulder dislocations using the davos technique

[Dave Paprocki]

The Davos (Boss-Holzach-Matter) technique uses self-administered traction-countertraction. Patients control the forcefulness of the procedure, thereby minimizing their pain, anxiety, and muscle spasms without using analgesia. Once taught, patients can often use the Davos technique without medical assistance.
(See also Overview of Shoulder Dislocation Reduction Techniques, Overview of Dislocations, and Shoulder Dislocations.)