Point-of-care ultrasonography for the management of shoulder dislocation in ED.

Objective: Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is an easily available and noninvasive tool without radiation exposure that is also gaining a broad range of use in emergency departments. The aim of this study is to evaluate the value of POCUS in the diagnosis of shoulder dislocation by comparing with plain radiography.

Methods: This prospective observational study with a convenience sampling was conducted in emergency departments of 2 hospitals.