Objective: The present study describes the management of suspected shoulder dislocations in ski field clinics. Methods: Data were collected from two clinics in Queenstown, New Zealand. Suspected anterior shoulder dislocations, with no suspicion of significant fractures and without imaging, underwent attempted reduction. Results: Ninety percent (n = 49) of dislocations were successfully relocated. No short-term complications because of this procedure were observed. Conclusion: This short report raises the possibility that early anterior shoulder reduction in a ski field clinic can be safe without imaging, in select cases. Prospective studies including patient centred data are recommended.
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