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A comparative study of the Milch method and the Spaso method in the reduction of anterior dislocation of the shoulder

Background The Milch and Spaso methods are used for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation of the shoulder. This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of these two methods.

Methods Sixty patients with anterior glenohumeral dislocation were included in this study. 30 patients were reduced by each of the 2 methods and the efficacy and the pain experienced by the patient was studied.

Results Both methods were found to be equally efficacious. The pain felt by the patient was lower in the Milch method but this was not statistically significant.

Conclusions Both the Milch and the Spaso methods are equally effective methods for reduction of anterior dislocation of the shoulder.