> I'd agree with that statement. A recurrent anterior dislocation not
> associated with trauma can be treated prior to X ray. Has anyone had a
> problem doing this?
>
> Ray McGlone
> A&E Lancaster
I do. It sets something of a precedent. Not for me, you understand - I popped one back the other day. However, I
think I have told the tale of the Consultant surgeon hauling on his son's shoulder convinced it was dislocated and it
was not. Whole heap of issues there, but essentially if he couldn't diagnose it an SHO should not be allowed to treat
without X-ray.
I know it smacks of do as I say not do as I do, but these guys need protection.
Best wishes,
Rowley Cottingham
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