Abstract 
Purpose: The objective of this study was to introduce a novel closed reduction technique, termed the FEAT (Fixation, External rotation, Alignment, Traction) method, for anterior shoulder dislocations and to evaluate its effectiveness, speed, reliability, and safety.
Methods: This prospective study enrolled 30 patients presenting with anterior glenohumeral dislocation at the Emergency or Orthopedics outpatient department of Hubei Provincial Hospital. Closed reduction was performed using the FEAT method without administering analgesics, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics. Only a single reduction attempt was permitted per patient. The time required for successful reduction was recorded, and patient-reported pain intensity during the procedure was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 10.
Results: All 30 patients experienced successful reduction on the first attempt. The average time required for successful reduction was 54.3 s, with a mean VAS pain score of 3.67 during the procedure.
Conclusion: The FEAT method is an effective, rapid, and minimally painful technique for anterior shoulder dislocation reduction. Its simplicity and ease of mastery support its widespread clinical adoption.
Keywords: Anterior shoulder dislocation; Closed manual reduction; Reduction technique; Shoulder; Shoulder dislocation.
