Kocher's method

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Hippocratic_method
gptkb:Stimson_technique
gptkbp:appliesTo anterior shoulder dislocation
gptkbp:contraindication elderly patients with osteoporosis
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Theodor_Kocher
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1870
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kocher's method
gptkbp:involves adduction of the arm
external rotation of the arm
internal rotation of the arm
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Theodor_Kocher
gptkbp:riskFactor fracture of the humerus
injury to axillary nerve
gptkbp:usedFor reduction of shoulder dislocation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emil_Theodor_Kocher
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5