Use of intra-articular lidocaine as analgesia in anterior shoulder dislocation: a review and metaanalysis of the literature
Utilisation de la lidocaïne intra-articulaire comme analgésie dans la luxation antérieure de l'épaule : une revue et méta-analyse de la littérature
Victor K. Ng, Heather Hames, Wanda M. Millard
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ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 14–18
Content Summary
This article reviews the use of intra-articular lidocaine (IAL) as an alternative analgesic method for anterior shoulder dislocation, comparing it to traditional procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA). The study highlights that IAL provides comparable pain relief and reduction success while significantly reducing emergency department time and treatment costs. IAL also presents fewer complications, making it a viable option, especially in rural settings where resources and personnel may be limited. Further research is encouraged to solidify these findings.