Approach to shoulder dislocation

1. History

1.1. SOCRATES

1.1.1. S

1.1.2. O

1.1.2.1. First time?

1.1.2.2. Age of first dislocation

1.1.2.3. How frequent?

1.1.2.4. Self reduced?

1.1.2.5. Needs reduction in ER?

1.1.3. CR

1.1.4. A

1.1.5. T

1.1.6. E

1.1.7. S

1.1.7.1. 0-10

1.1.7.2. Affecting his Activity of Daily Living

1.2. MOI

1.2.1. Posteriorly directed force when the arm is in abduction and external rotation

2. Physical Exam

2.1. ATLS Protocol

2.1.1. AMPLE Hx