Efficient Anterior Shoulder Ultrasound Reduction Multicenter Prospective Randomized Trial

EASiUR Trial: Efficient Anterior Shoulder Ultrasound Reduction Multicenter Prospective Randomized Trial

The purpose of the study is to determine if using ultrasound to diagnosis and confirm reductions of shoulder dislocations impacts the length of an emergency department visit for this condition.

The purpose of the study is to determine if the length of the emergency department visit can be decreased and if patient exposure to x-rays can be reduced by utilizing an ultrasound to diagnose and confirm reduction in shoulder dislocations.

This study also seeks to determine if patients prefer ultrasound to x-ray when used to treat their shoulder dislocation.

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: either x-rays or ultrasound for the diagnosis and reduction confirmation of your shoulder dislocation.

Participant's shoulder dislocation will be treated per standard of care.

Participants will be asked to complete a short survey at the end of their visit.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who are 18 years of age or older; and
2. Present to the VCU Emergency Department; and
3. Have clinical signs of uncomplicated shoulder dislocation; and
4. Agree to participation in the study; and
5. Provides a written consent to be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who have a level 1 or 2 trauma activation, and/or;
2. Patients who are pregnant, incarcerated, or unable to consent, and/or;
3. Patients who have a past medical history of shoulder replacement in dislocated shoulder; and/or
4. Provider Discretion