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FARES Versus Traction-Countertraction for Acute Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllNgoc Quyen Le
NCT07757594 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Anterior shoulder dislocation is a common orthopedic emergency that requires prompt reduction to relieve pain and restore joint function. Several techniques have been described for closed reduction, but the optimal method remains uncertain. The FARES (Fast, Reliable, and Safe) technique is a relatively new reduction method that may provide faster reduction with less pain compared with the conventional traction-countertraction technique. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of the FARES technique and the traction-countertraction technique for the reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation in adult patients. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive reduction using either the FARES technique or the traction-countertraction technique. The study will evaluate the success rate of reduction, pain experienced during the procedure

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years. * Conscious and cooperative patients. * Anterior shoulder dislocation confirmed by shoulder radiographs (anteroposterior view and Y-view). * Time from injury to reduction \<24 hours. * Simple anterior shoulder dislocation or anterior shoulder dislocation associated with greater tuberosity fracture only. * Patient agrees to participate in the study and provides informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Other injuries of the same upper extremity. * Neurovascular deficits before reduction. * Polytrauma, hemodynamic instability, or medical conditions contraindicating immediate reduction. * Previous surgery of the affected shoulder.
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What it tests

  • FARES Technique
  • Traction-Countertraction Technique
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Where

1 site
Hospital for Traumatology and Orthopaedics
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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