Needle instead of sedation: new technique eases shoulder fix in ER

NCT ID NCT07544485

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at a way to fix a dislocated shoulder in the emergency room using a small amount of numbing medicine injected near the shoulder nerves, guided by ultrasound. The goal was to see if this approach could avoid the need for strong sedatives or general anesthesia. Researchers reviewed records of 206 adult patients treated over six years and found the technique was often successful and safe.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Merian Iselin Klinik, Orthopaedic Emergency Department

    Basel, Basel, 4009, Switzerland

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