A comparative study of the Milch method and the Spaso method in the reduction of anterior dislocation of the shoulder
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20164831Keywords:
Milch, Spaso, Anterior dislocation shoulder, Glenohumeral dislocationAbstract
Background: The Milch and Spaso methods are used for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation of the shoulder. This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of these two methods.
Methods: Sixty patients with anterior glenohumeral dislocation were included in this study. 30 patients were reduced by each of the 2 methods and the efficacy and the pain experienced by the patient was studied.
Results: Both methods were found to be equally efficacious. The pain felt by the patient was lower in the Milch method but this was not statistically significant.
Conclusions: Both the Milch and the Spaso methods are equally effective methods for reduction of anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
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