Prevalence and risk factors for nerve injury following shoulder dislocation

ConclusionsShoulder dislocation requires careful assessment and timely management in the ED. A 6% rate of nerve injury following shoulder dislocation was at the lower border of reported rates (5 –55%), and primary dislocation and older age were identified as risk factors for nerve injury. We emphasise the importance of referring patients with suspected major nerve injury to specialist services.
Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research