Keywords
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation, Treatment, Adult, Child, Adolescent, Elderly
Abstract
Background and Purpose: The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body. This paper provides age-appropriate recommendations for post-reduction management of anterior shoulder dislocations. Methods: Literature was reviewed, limited to English language in the last five years. Appropriate articles were rated using the Levels of Evidence tool found in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. Conclusion: We recommend aggressive treatment in younger patients, and increased screening for concomitant injuries in older patients. Implications for Practice: Age should be an important consideration when formulating a plan of care for the patient with shoulder dislocation.
Description
The College of Nursing showcases some of our best evidence based scholarly papers from graduate students in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. The papers address relevant clinical problems for advance practice nurses and are based on the best evidence available. Using a systematic approach students critically analyze and synthesize the research studies to determine the strength of the evidence regarding the clinical problem. Based on the findings, recommendations are made for clinical practice. The papers are published in professional journals and presented at professional meetings.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Ayres, Hans B.; Winters, Blaine; and Nuttall, Craig, "Age-appropriate Post-reduction Care of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation" (2015). Student Works. 145.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/studentpub/145
Document Type
Other
Publication Date
2015-09-09
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/3493
College
Nursing
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