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Study aim
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The effect of limb immobilization in external rotation on recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation
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Design
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In this study, all patients with anterior shoulder dislocation referring to Imam Reza, Shahid Kamiab and Hasheminejad hospitals enter the study after obtaining informed consent. Using random numbers and envelope method, Patients will be divided into intervention and control groups.
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Settings and conduct
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In the intervention group, immobilization is performed as an external rotation and in the control group, immobilization is performed as an internal rotation (commonly used method) for 4 weeks. The range of shoulder movement questionnaire is completed for each patient immediately after removal of the brace, 3 months, one year and two years after the immobilization, the Oxford questionnaire is completed 3 months, one year and 2 years after the immobilization. Patients are followed up for dislocation recurrence within two years. Patients' comfort in each brace is assessed through a questionnaire.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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inclusion criteria: Shoulder dislocation
Exclusion criteria: A history of shoulder dislocation, Fracture of the scapular and humerus, History of underlying diseases affecting study outcomes such as osteoporosis and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: After the shoulder is placed back in position, the immobilization is in a rotational state outward and at a distance from the axis of the body, and armpit cushion is used for the injuerd.
Control group: After the shoulder is placed back in position, the immobilization is routine and is rotated indoors and spaced apart from the axis of the body.
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Main outcome variables
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recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation, shoulder range of motion; the quality of patient's life; patients' comfort in brace