shoulder subluxion
Gordon Bass
Description
Collection
Title:
shoulder subluxion
Creator:
Gordon Bass
Date:
9/25/2001
Text:
Years ago (I won't say how many) a common treatment for shoulder
subluxion was the Kenny Howard orthosis. This of primarily a sling for
he elbow and forearm and a strop around the neck. The unique feature
was a strap, that when tightened would pull the elbow and arm up and
exert pressure on the affected shoulder in a downward direction. The net
result was holding the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa.
Is this today still an acceptable method of treating subluxion? Is a
more appropriate method available?
Thanks for your assistance
subluxion was the Kenny Howard orthosis. This of primarily a sling for
he elbow and forearm and a strop around the neck. The unique feature
was a strap, that when tightened would pull the elbow and arm up and
exert pressure on the affected shoulder in a downward direction. The net
result was holding the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa.
Is this today still an acceptable method of treating subluxion? Is a
more appropriate method available?
Thanks for your assistance
Citation
Gordon Bass, “shoulder subluxion,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/217397.
