A randomised controlled trial on the effect of Physiotherapy and an external rotation brace in the management of first time anterior shoulder dislocations in patients aged 15-40 years.

This trial is studying the best way to treat a first-time shoulder dislocation (when the ball of the shoulder joint slips out of its socket). It compares two non-surgical approaches: standard physiotherapy versus physiotherapy plus wearing a special brace that holds the arm rotated outward. The goal is to find out which approach works better in helping the shoulder heal properly and reducing the chance of it dislocating again. You may be eligible if: - You are aged 15 to 40 years old - You have had your first-ever anterior shoulder dislocation confirmed by X-ray - Your dislocation was caused by a traumatic injury - You are able to start treatment within 3 days of the dislocation You may NOT be eligible if: - You have had a previous shoulder dislocation before this one - You have had shoulder surgery or a shoulder fracture in the past - You have received physiotherapy or injections in that shoulder in the last 6 months - You have nerve damage related to the dislocation (such as a brachial plexus injury) - You have a serious medical or neurological condition - You have cognitive difficulties that would prevent participation Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.