Injury
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical Trial
A comparison of the Milch and Kocher techniques for acute anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
Two methods of reduction for anterior dislocation of the shoulder were compared in 111 patients. Milch's technique was found to be atraumatic and relatively painless. ⋯ Milch's technique should be tried initially in patients fulfilling these criteria. In other cases Kocher's technique should be used first, especially in those of heavy build.