Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Shoulder Dislocation Reduction

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Overview

This study will compare the current standard of care post reduction plain film x ray for confirmation of shoulder reduction to point of care ultrasound. Patients will receive both the current standard of care post reduction x ray and point of care ultrasound to act as their own comparators

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Ultrasound Shoulder Dislocation Musculoskeletal Injury

Interventions

Point of care ultrasoundDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Patients will receive a point of care ultrasound at the bedside in the Emergency Department and compare the impression to the x ray result

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults greater than or equal to 18 years * Acute shoulder dislocation Exclusion Criteria: * Associated fracture * Associated neurovascular injury

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Comparison of X ray to Ultrasound for Shoulder Reduction

Compare the impression of the x ray to the ultrasound for successful shoulder reduction

Time frame: through study completion up to 1 year

Secondary Outcomes

Comparison of X ray to Ultrasound in the diagnosis of post shoulder reduction complications

Compare the impression of the x ray to the ultrasound for shoulder dislocation complications

Time frame: through study completion up to 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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