Posterior Shoulder Dislocation

David Hendricks, CPO

Description

Title:

Posterior Shoulder Dislocation

Creator:

David Hendricks, CPO

Text:

A local orthopedic surgeon has done a posterior shoulder dislocation repair on
a hospital patient and wants a brace that externally rotates the shoulder
joint. I thought of an airplane splint.

Is this a valid orthosis for this purpose? Is there a better choice?

Thanks. David

Citation

David Hendricks, CPO, “Posterior Shoulder Dislocation,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 18, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211074.