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Immobilization in External Rotation After First Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Shoulder Dislocation
Registration Number
NCT00707018
Lead Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Brief Summary

Comparison of immobilization in internal versus external rotation after first time anterior shoulder dislocation.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to compare immobilization in internal versus external rotation after first time anterior shoulder dislocation, and thereby increase our knowledge about the best standard of care.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • 14 to 30 years of age
  • Willing to participate in follow-up for at least two years
  • Acute, first-time, traumatic, isolated anterior dislocation of the shoulder
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous instability of the affected shoulder
  • A history of significant ligamentous laxity or demonstrated multi-directional instability of the opposite shoulder
  • Inability or unwillingness to comply with sling immobilization, rehabilitative protocol, or required follow-up assessments
  • Incompetent or unwilling to consent
  • A medical condition making the patient unable to wear a sling
  • Significant associated fracture (Exception Hill Sachs of >20% or bony Bankart lesions>10%)
  • Neurovascular compromise of the affected limb
  • Concomitant ipsilateral upper extremity injuries which may affect the patient's ability to participate in, or benefit from, a rehabilitative program.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Recurrent instability consisting of a documented episode of anterior shoulder dislocation or multiple episodes of shoulder subluxation.24 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to return to work or sport24 Months
Patient self reported outcome measures24 Months

Trial Locations

Locations (8)

CU Sports Medicine

🇺🇸

Boulder, Colorado, United States

St. Anthony Hospitals

🇺🇸

Winter Park, Colorado, United States

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

🇺🇸

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

University of New Mexico

🇺🇸

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Summa Healthcare

🇺🇸

Akron, Ohio, United States

Ohio State University

🇺🇸

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Vanderbilt University

🇺🇸

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Inland Orthopaedics

🇺🇸

Pullman, Washington, United States

CU Sports Medicine
🇺🇸Boulder, Colorado, United States

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